rbcs count
RBCs count
There are two methods for counting RBCs; 1) Automated method through the electronic blood cells counter. 2) Manual method using the hemocytometer. Electronic counter is more accurate than the hemocytometer method. The electronic counter is expensive, needs periodical maintenance. Maintenance of blood counter is very important; failure to do that will result in misleading results. … Read more
Polycythemia
Prof. Mahmoud Rushdi (Assiut University-Egypt) Definition Polycythemia is the increase of RBCs count above the normal upper limit specific for each animal species. There are two types of polycythemia, which are relative and absolute polycythemia. Relative polycythemia is defined as the relative increase of RBCs count due to loss of fluids from the body. The … Read more