Which of the Following Is Important in Processing a Urine

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is important in processing a urine specimen for microscopic examination of sediment?

• A) Fill one test tube with 2 mL of water and the other test tube with 2 mL of urine
• B) Balance the centrifuge by placing the test tubes upside down
• C) Set the centrifuge for 20 minutes
• D) After the centrifuge stops, discard most of the supernatant from the tube
• E) Avoid using a coverslip on the specimen slide

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