NEUE REAGENZIEN UND METHODEN ZUR LYSE VON ERYTHROZYTEN

摘要

A lysing reagent (I) for the cytometric analysis of leukocytes is new, and comprises a nitrogen containing heterocycle used at pH 4-9. An Independent claim is also included for a method for lysing erythrocytes comprising the action of (I) and a blood sample treated with an anticoagulant agent. The nitrogen containing heterocycle is used in concentrations of 0.01-0.2 M. The reagent further comprises chlorine as an anion to maintain the desired pH and a cation (especially carbonate, hydrogencarbonate or borate). The reagent further comprises a buffer, an anticoagulant agent and/or an aliphatic aldehyde.