Comparative study of two methods to determine erythrocyte dimensions in vertebrates

Authors

  • Jesús Palomeque Rico Universitat de Barcelona
  • Ginés Viscor Carrasco Universitat de Barcelona
  • L. Palacios Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18002/analesdeveterinaria.v33.7945

Keywords:

Erythrocyte dimensions, red blood cell size and shape red cell nucleus, smears, wet mounts

Abstract

Two methods to determine erythrocyte dimensions in several vertebrate species were compared. The species analyzed were: pigeon, gull, hen, eel, rat and man. The first method was that of direct measure by means of a graduate eyepiece of cells in stained dry smears: the second method was a photomicrographic technique applied to erythrocyte wet mounts. A reduction of the dimensions of the blood cells during the fixation and staining procedures was observed and in some cases an alteration in erythrocyte shape was detected.

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Published

1987-01-02

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Research papers