Cerebrospinal fluid white blood cell counts: technical observations

Figures & data

Table 1. Comparison of cerebrospinal fluid cell counting methods.

Method	Approximate detection limit (WBCs/µL)	References
Fuchs – Rosenthal chamber	<5	[6,7]
Automated hematology analyzer	20	[6]
Flow cytometry	Unclear	[8]
Specialized counting instrument	1	[7]

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