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• WBC count is also known as what?

  Total nucleated cell count
• What count is requested on ALMOST ALL body fluids?

  WBC count
• What count determines the presence of INFECTION?

  WBC count
• What count has LITTLE CLINICAL VALUE?

  RBC count
• RBC count are less after performing what?

  traumatic puncture procedure
• RBC count can help differentiate if the presence is PATHOLOGIC or caused by TRAUMATIC PUNCTURE
• How many W squares are there?

  4
• How many R squares are there?

  5
• The 4 W squares are used for what count?

  WBC count
• The 5 R squares are used for what count?

  RBC count
• Magnification used in WBC count?

  LPO
• Magnification used in RBC count?

  HPO