Reagent for measurement of the haemoglobin and determination of the leukocytes in a blood sample
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InventorsSylvie Veriac, Henri Champseix
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Abstract
A reagent for measurement of the haemoglobin and determination of the leukocytes in a blood sample is provided. This reagent comprises at least one detergent of the cationic type; a compound of the glycoside type, and in particular a saponin; at least one inorganic salt and/or an osmotic and/or leukoprotective agent; and an organic and/or inorganic buffer which can adjust the pH of the agent selectively, either to a substantially neutral value, e.g. pH between 5 and 8, or to a basic value, e.g. pH between 8 and 12. The reagent can be used in haematological analyses in human and veterinary medicine.
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A reagent for measurement of the haemoglobin and determination of the leukocytes in a blood sample, which comprises:
- at least one detergent of the cationic type;
- a compound of the glycoside type;
- at least one inorganic salt and/or an osmotic and/or leuko-protective agent;
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- an organic and/or inorganic buffer, which can adjust selectively the pH of the reagent, either to a substantially neutral value of between 5 and 8, or to a basic value of between 8 and 12.
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