The red cell osmometer. A useful inaccuracy in measurement of mean corpuscular volume in hyperosmolar states.
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'.
D004909:Erythrocyte Indices; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism; D005947:Glucose; D006801:Humans; D008353:Mannitol; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood; D014508:Urea
D008353:Mannitol; D014508:Urea; D012964:Sodium; D005947:Glucose