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The red cell osmometer. A useful inaccuracy in measurement of mean corpuscular volume in hyperosmolar states.
  1. S C Allen,
  2. I C Balfour,
  3. C C Wise

    Abstract

    The Coulter S Counter gives a value for mean corpuscular volume which does not necessarily reflect red cell size in vivo. This phenomenon may be used in early diagnosis and hence prevention of the 'hyperosmolar syndrome'.

    https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp.33.5.430

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