Which is true concerning quality assessment for manual platelet counts?

A. The count is not affected if the fluid overflows into the moats.
B. Since platelets are numerous in the blood, cell distribution in the hemacytometer is not important.
C. Dirt and debris on the cover glass or hemacytometer can be mistaken for platelets.
D. It is more important for the cover glass to be clean than for the hemacytometer to be clean.


Answer: C

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