Which Diluting Fluid Is Used for Wbc Count?

Normal saline should be used to make dilutions for total cell counts. Diluting fluids for WBC counts include: crystal violet/acetic acid. gentian violet/acetic acid.

What are the diluting fluids used for WBC count and RBC count?

The diluting fluid for RBCs is isotonic saline. Diluting fluids for WBCs include glacial acetic acid to lyse the RBCs, or Türk solution, which contains glacial acetic acid and methylene blue to stain the nuclei of the WBCs.

Which solution is used for dilution of blood for total count of WBC?

Türk's solution is a hematological stain (crystal violet or aqueous methylene blue) in 1-2% acetic acid and distilled water. The solution destroys the RBCs and platelets within a blood sample, and stains the nuclei of the white blood cells, making them easier to see and count.