CLIA: Hematology / Hemostatis

Question

The impedance principle shown in this illustration is best described by the following statement:

Please select the single best answer

Blood cells and platelets are counted by the number of the times they scatter light as they pass in front of a mirror.

Blood cells and platelets are counted utilizing a type of defraction gradient technique.

Blood cells and platelets are counted by measuring the drop in transmitted light as they pass through a series of apertures.

Blood cells or other particles are counted and sized based on changes in electrical resistance as they pass between two electrodes.

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