Why Is Hydrodynamic Focusing Used in Automated Cell-Counting Instruments

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why is hydrodynamic focusing used in automated cell-counting instruments?

• A)To prevent coincidence passage through the detection aperture
• B)To increase the visibility of the cells passing through the aperture
• C)To allow for maximal light absorbance through the cells passing through the aperture
• D)To ensure adequate uptake of fluorescent staining by the cells

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