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Microscopy

Haemocytometry analysis

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Develop skills in accurately counting cells using a haemocytometer, and calculating cellular concentration. Explore scenarios related to red blood cells, white blood cells and viable and non-viable yeast cells, to draw conclusions in relation to reference ranges.

Learning outcomes

Apply the fundamental principles of the haemocytometer construction and its function.
Perform accurate cell counts using an appropriate haemocytometer grid.
Calculate cell concentrations, considering dilution factors, sources of error and chamber volume.
Analyse and interpret the results of cell counts from two laboratory scenarios.

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Skills

Obtaining and Recording Data

How to accuratley count using a hameocytometer in various ways

Using Instruments and Equipment

How to use the differences between the measurements of the counting grid
How to select the appropriate areas of the grid to count various types of cells using a haemocytometer

Manipulating and Presenting Data

How to calculate and convert cell counts into cell concentrations

Interpreting and Analysing Data

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Degrees

Biological science

Biomedical science

Foundation science

Modules

Tissue and cell biology

Topic

Microscopy

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