Back to Search Start Over

Importance of optimal mixtures of EDTA anticoagulant:blood for the preparation of well-stained avian blood smears.

Authors :
Robertson GW
Maxwell MH
Source :
British poultry science [Br Poult Sci] 1993 Jul; Vol. 34 (3), pp. 615-7.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

1. This paper describes and illustrates the dangers of sub-optimal mixtures of EDTA anticoagulant:blood during the preparation of avian blood smears. 2. Excessive concentrations of EDTA lead to variable staining and make cellular differentiation more difficult. 3. It is recommended, for the use of a 2.5 ml graded blood tube containing 3.75 mg EDTA, that no less than 1.0 ml of blood be mixed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0007-1668
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British poultry science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7689415
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00071669308417617