Method and assembly for rapid measurement of cell layers
CA 2230222 A1 · Owner: Wardlaw, Stephen C. · Inventors: Wardlaw, Stephen C.
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Centrifuged material layer volumes are measured and quantified during centrifugation of the material layers. The material layers are differentially highlighted preferably by means of one or more fluorescent dyes or stains which are admixed with the sample being analyzed. This kinetic quantification procedure is particularly useful in performing differential blood cell and platelet counts. The blood sample is centrifuged while being subjected to a strobed light source. At least one photometric cell layer compaction measurement is made in conjunction with the light flashes so as to record a degree of cell layer compaction as the sample is being centrifuged. In certain cases after, several …
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