A CBC Is Performed on a Polycythemic Patient

question 32

Multiple Choice

A CBC is performed on a polycythemic patient. What must the laboratician do to ensure that this specimen has an optimal blood smear?

• A) Increase the angle of the spreader slide
• B) Decrease the angle of the spreader slide
• C) Not change the angle of the spreader slide
• D) Stain with albumin

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