hemocytometer

(noun)

A device that counts microscopic particles. The hemocytometer works by creating a volumetric grid divided into differently sized cubes for accurately counting the number of particles in a cube and calculating the concentration of the entire sample.

Related Terms

  • streak plate

Examples of hemocytometer in the following topics:

  • Direct Counting

    • Direct counting methods include microscopic counts using a hemocytometer or a counting chamber.
    • The hemocytometer works by creating a volumetric grid divided into differently sized cubes for accurately counting the number of particles in a cube and calculating the concentration of the entire sample.
    • As with hemocytometers or counting chambers, cultures need to be heavily diluted prior to plating.
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