Question

In multi-parameter coulter counter, what is the time taken by 1 ml of blood to obtain all parameters?

(a) 34 sec

(b) 45 sec

(c) 34-50 sec

(d) 34-45 sec

Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) 34-50 sec

The explanation: All the directly measured parameters are measured in triplicate and the average results are displayed. All the 14 parameters are obtained from 1 ml of whole blood in 34–50 s depending on the number of platelets present.