Explain the Advantages of Using Flow Cytometry to Count Reticulocytes

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Essay

Explain the advantages of using flow cytometry to count reticulocytes.

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Definitions:

Collagen

A structural protein found in the skin, bones, and connective tissues, providing strength and elasticity.

Immunity

The body's ability to resist or defend against infectious diseases and foreign substances, involving both specific and nonspecific components like antibodies and white blood cells.

Hydroxyapatite

Mineral with the empiric formula 3 Ca3(PO4)2 ∙ Ca(OH)2; the main mineral of bone and teeth.

Collagen

A protein that is the primary structural component of connective tissues in animals and the most abundant protein in mammals.