Why Is It Important to Have a Scrupulously Clean Hemocytometer

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to have a scrupulously clean hemocytometer when manually counting platelets?

• A)So few platelets exist that they can be missed if dirt is present.
• B)They are so refractile they can be confused with dirt.
• C)Their small size makes them easily confused with dirt.
• D)They are easily confused with the red cells that are present.

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