Explain the advantages of using flow cytometry to count reticulocytes
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Quantification of reticulocytes using manual methods is subject to interobserver variability (during analysis) as well as preanalytical error. Flow cytometry provides a more sensitive and specific means of identifying reticulocytes by identifying the amount of RNA present. It is more accurate because many more cells are counted than in manual methods.
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A) review the prehospital care report. B) meet and discuss the incident with other witnesses. C) confer with your partner at the time. D) obtain and review the police report.