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Micro-particle Image Velocimetry for Velocity Profile Measurements of Micro Blood Flows
Published on: April 25, 2013
Impedance-based flow cytometry for the measurement of microparticles
1Division of Hematology-Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. jzwicker@bidmc.harvard.edu
Abstract:
Over the last several years, there has been considerable interest in evaluating the biological relevance of alterations in blood-borne microparticle populations. The most commonly employed technique for the characterization of microparticles is light scatter flow cytometry. However, the enumeration and sizing of submicron particles based on light scattering properties can be problematic. Impedance-based flow cytometry based on the Coulter principle offers a sensitive methodology to characterize microparticles. This review details the rationale for employing impedance-based flow cytometry in the measurement of blood-borne microparticles.

