A WBC differential count on CSF should be performed using the following technique: from CLIA Hematology / Hemostasis Review, presented by MediaLab

CLIA: Hematology / Hemostatis

Ungraded Practice Question

A WBC differential count on CSF should be performed using the following technique:

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	Stained smear directly from collection tube
	Stained smear of a cytocentrifuged specimen
	Directly from hemocytometer chamber count
	Directly from stainer hemocytometer count

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