What is the dilution factor if you add a 1 mL aliquot of a specimen to 4 mL of diluent? What is the dilution factor if you add a 0.2 mL aliquot of a specimen to 3 mL of diluent?
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For the first dilution, we have 1 mL of the specimen added to 4 mL of diluent. The total volume is 1 mL + 4 mL = 5 mL. The dilution factor is the ratio of the final volume to the initial volume, which is: Dilution factor = $\frac{5 \text{ mL}}{1 \text{ Show more…
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