Question

Arrange the following steps for WBC counting in correct order:
(A). Draw the blood sample, fill venous blood till 0.5 mark
(B). Place the cover slip on the counting chamber at the right place
(C). Use a WBC pipette of a hemocytometer
(D). Draw WBC diluting fluid, fill the fluid till 11 mark, mix with blood
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (C), (B), (D)
• B. (D), (B), (C), (A)
• C. (C), (A), (D), (B)
• D. (C), (A), (B), (D)

Hint:

Proper technique in blood sampling and handling is essential for accurate WBC counting

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct WBC counting procedure entails drawing a blood sample to the 0.5 mark using a WBC pipette, then mixing it with the diluting fluid and placing the cover slip.