DISSOLVING REAGENT FOR FLUID TYPE BLOOD CORPUSCLE MEASURING METHOD CONTAINING LEUKOCYTE PROTECTANT

摘要

Lysing reagents for use in flow cytometry instruments. Lysing reagents suitable for lysing red blood cells are provided thereby permitting 3- part differential counting of white blood cells. The reagents comprise a leukoprotective agent for preserving the lymphocyte cellular integrity during analysis, and buffers adjusted to provide the correct pH environment for optimal lysis and activity. Preferred embodiments will additionally incorporate non-ionic preservatives in very low concentrations.