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The highest magnification microscope generally used to study cells is the electron microscope, which can magnify objects up to 2 million times. This type of microscope allows for very detailed imaging of cell structures and organelles that are not visible with lower magnification microscopes.
A CLM, or compound light microscope, typically provides magnification up to around 1000x with the combined magnification of its lenses. This level of magnification allows for detailed visualization of cells and cellular structures.
Microscope objective lenses typically have magnification levels ranging from 4x to 100x. The magnification power is usually marked on the objective lens itself. Higher magnifications require the use of immersion oil to achieve clearer images.
Generally it would have a microscope to look at the cells under magnification and a blood cell analyzer that looks at the percentage of cells and the type as well as stages of development. There would also be a slide maker and stainer so you can look at the cells under the microscope. Most modern labs have an automated machine to look at blood coagulation which looks at the time it takes blood to clot.
A hemocytometer is commonly used to estimate red blood cells due to its accuracy and ability to provide a direct count. Alternatively, a microscope with appropriate magnification and a hematology stain can also be used to estimate red blood cells in a blood smear.
An optical microscope can provide enough magnification to see most of the cell's parts.