Hemocytometer

Overview
Follow along in this step-by-step activity to perform a common procedure using a hemocytometer to count living cells from a sample. You will explore the concepts, calculations, and procedures required to determine and record several common data points.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this exercise, you will be able to:
- Count cells using a Hemocytometer
- Recognize living cells vs dead cells.
- Calculate the percentage of viable cells.
- Discuss how to record several common data points
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