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Which of the following information is not provided by the Coulter Counter?(a) Relative cell size distribution(b) Settings of the threshold level control(c) Relative cell size(d) Mean cell volumeThis question was posed to me during an online exam.Question is from Transmission of Video Images topic in chapter Telemedicine Technology of Biomedical Instrumentation

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Correct answer is (d) Mean cell volume

To EXPLAIN: The Coulter counters are usually provided with an oscilloscope monitor to display the pulse information, which has passed through the amplifier, and acts as a VISIBLE check on the counting PROCESS indicating instantaneously any malfunctions such as a blocked orifice. In particular, it provides information regarding (i) RELATIVE cell size, (ii) relative cell size distribution, (iii) settings of the threshold level control, and (iv) means to check the performance of the instrument for the RELIABILITY of counts.



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