Which of the following is determined by light transmission between 525 and 555 nm?

a. Reticulocytes
b. Hemoglobin
c. Mean cell volume (MCV)
d. Mean cell hemoglobin (MCH)


ANS: B
Hemoglobin is measured by light transmission between 525 and 555 nm.

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