- Material: Typically constructed from high-quality, durable glass or, in some cases, disposable plastic.
- Design: Features an H-shaped groove that creates two separate counting chambers on a single slide.
- Counting Grid: Each chamber contains an etched or coated grid pattern (commonly the “Improved Neubauer” ruling) that ensures systematic counting. The grid is typically 9 square millimeters in total area.
- Precise Dimensions: The cover slip is held at a precise height of 0.1 mm above the chamber floor, creating a known volume for accurate calculations (each of the 9 large squares holds 0.1 mm³ or 0.1 µL).
- Visibility: Many feature bright-lined or rhodium-coated surfaces to provide optimal contrast for easy visualization of cells against the background.
- Reusable/Disposable: Available in both reusable glass models (requiring cleaning) and convenient disposable plastic versions.
Application: Path Lab
Number of Chambers: Double
With V Slash: Yes
Measurement Range: 1 mm
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Volume Capacity: 0.1 mm3/mm2 and 0.00025 mm3
