A 1:10 dilution is made on a CSF sample. Five squares on each side of the hemocytometer are counted for a total of 10 squares and a total of 150 cells are recorded. What is the count per microliter (µL)?

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A 1:10 dilution is made on a CSF sample. Five squares on each side of the hemocytometer are counted for a total of 10 squares and a total of 150 cells are recorded. What is the count per microliter (µL)?

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