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Chapter 4 – Fluorescence Cell Counting
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4.1 Sample Preparation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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4.2 Loading Samples into Slides ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
4.3 Counting Cells -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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4.4 Using the “Tag” Function ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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4.5 Cell Size and Number Distribution ---------------------------------------------------------------
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4.6 Using the Dilution Calculator ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
4.7 Saving Images and Generating a PDF Report of the Current Count --------------------
4.8 Printing the Counting Results ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Chapter 5 – Reviewing Saved Count Results
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5.1 Importing Previous Counts -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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5.2 Reviewing Previous results ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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5.3 “Previous Count” button -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Chapter 6 – Setting Up the Protocol for Counting
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6.1 Adjusting Parameters for Bright Field Counting ----------------------------------------------
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6.2 Adjusting Parameters for Fluorescence Counting --------------------------------------------
6.3 Managing Protocols ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chapter 7 – Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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7.1 Cleaning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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7.2 Changing the Battery --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
7.3 Calibrating the Counter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 69
7.4 Updating Firmware -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.5 Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chapter 8 – Ordering Information
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