Table 1. Quantitation of Cryptococci by Microscopy, Quantitative Culture and Flow Cytometry.
Experiment | Microscopy count (cells/mL) | Flow cytometry 1 (cells/mL) |
---|---|---|
#1 2 | 3.60 × 106 | 3.40 × 106 |
#2 3 | 8.00 × 106 | 9.00 × 106 |
1Flow cytometry counts obtained using Trucount beads.
21 McFarland-standard dilution.
32.85 McFarland-standard dilution.