Turk's solution
Turk's Solution is a chemical solution used in medical laboratories for the purpose of cell counting. It is a dilute acid solution that lyses red blood cells, allowing for the counting of white blood cells.
Composition[edit | edit source]
Turk's solution is composed of a 1% solution of acetic acid and a dye, typically gentian violet. The acetic acid in the solution lyses the red blood cells, while the gentian violet stains the nuclei of the white blood cells, making them easier to count under a microscope.
Usage[edit | edit source]
In a medical laboratory, Turk's solution is used in the process of manual white blood cell counting. A sample of blood is mixed with the solution, which lyses the red blood cells and stains the white blood cells. The mixture is then examined under a microscope, and the stained white blood cells are counted.
Advantages and Disadvantages[edit | edit source]
The main advantage of using Turk's solution is its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. It is a relatively simple and inexpensive method for counting white blood cells. However, it does have some disadvantages. The method is time-consuming and requires a skilled technician to perform the count. Additionally, the solution only lyses red blood cells, so any other cells or particles in the sample can potentially interfere with the count.
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