FS HN 420: Calculate direct microscopic count

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Calculate direct microscopic count

Kate Jaros · Accepted Answer

- count somatic cells in 5 random MFs on slide and avg the counts
- calculate number of MFs in 1cm2 area of slide (1 cm2/area MF)
- multiply by avg cell count/MF
- result = count in 0.01 mL milk, express count per mL milk

FS HN 420

Calculate direct microscopic count

- count somatic cells in 5 random MFs on slide and avg the counts - calculate number of MFs in 1cm2 area of slide (1 cm2/area MF) - multiply by avg cell count/MF - result = count in 0.01 mL milk, express count per mL milk

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