METHOD FOR PERFORMING BLOOD CELL COUNTS

摘要

A method for evaluating constituents of a sample of substantially undiluted anti-coagulated whole blood is provided which includes the steps of: a) providing a sample chamber (10); b) admixing a sensible colorant with the sample of whole blood; c) inserting the admixed sample into the sample chamber, d) quiescently holding the admixed sample for a period until rouleaux (30) and lacunae (32) form within the sample; and e) evaluating a target constituent disposed within the lacunae (32).