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Name of RBC diluting fluid?
Gower's solution
What is the chemical composition of RBC diluting fluid?
RBC diluting fluid contains sodium citrate, formalin and distilled water
Why wbc diluting fluid hemolyze rbc?
The distilled water present in the WBC diluting fluid is not isotonic and therefore is responsible for the destruction of RBCs. DR. Umesh Ghate and Shruti Salian
What is the function of gentian violet in wbc diluting fluid?
it stains the nucleus of wbcs
What diluting means?
To mix a fluid or chemical with water to make it not as strong.I love bunnies!
Red blood cells are also known as?
red blood cells are also called erythrocytes
What is the differecne between reticulocyte and erythrocyte?
Reticulocyte is larger than erythrocyte
Why the diluting fluid cause haemolysis of red blood cells but not the white blood cells in total leukocytes counting?
Glacial Acetic Acid
Why to use RBC diluting fluid for counting?
You can use any isotonic solution like Normal Saline Solution (NSS), Hayem's and Gower's.
Is diluting A physical or chemical change?
Diluting is a physical change.
What measure determines the average size of an erythrocyte?
The mean corpuscular volume is the measure that determines the average size of an erythrocyte. The erythrocyte is what is commonly known as red blood cells.
What is the importance of hemoglobin for erythrocyte function?
The importance of hemoglobin for erythrocyte function is that it gives them oxygen carrying abilities. Without hemoglobin, the erythrocyte would be unable to carry and transport oxygen where it needs to go.
