Patented Rapid Platelet Counting Fluid with Aggregation Inhibitor and Hemolyzing Agent

Camco^® Platecount is a patented, manual platelet counting solution, dissolving interfering WBC/RBC components while preserving platelets for counting and observation.

The platelet counting fluid contains an aggregation inhibitor and a hemolyzing agent. Platecount uses capillary or venous blood with an anticoagulant. This is diluted and mixed in a red cell pipette with diluting fluid. Complete hemolysis of red and white blood cells takes place. You can then count platelets in the hemocytometer.

Directions:

1. Fill RBC pipette to 0.5 mark with blood. Fill with Camco Platecount to 101 mark.
2. Shake mechanically for not more than one minute.
3. Discard 4 to 5 drops from pipette.
4. Fill counting chamber and allow to stand 5 to 10 minutes for compete hemolysis of red and white blood cells.
5. Count platelets in 10 small squares in finely rule (RBC) area of counting chamber.

Number counted X 5000 = thrombocytes per cubic mm. of blood.
Note: If the count is very low, it is advisable to count more of the finely ruled (RBC) squares and multiple by a smaller factor. For example, count 25 squares and multiple by 2000.
For best results, count platelets as soon as hemolysis is complete.

For In Vitro Diagnostic Use