Malaria Is Diagnosed with Regular Smears and a Thick Smear

question 14

Multiple Choice

Malaria is diagnosed with regular smears and a thick smear. How is a thick smear prepared?

• A) The same way as a thin smear but with a bigger drop of blood
• B) Prepare a thin smear, allow it to dry, then prepare another smear directly on top the first one.
• C) With a syringe and needle, completely cover half the slide with blood.
• D) Use a larger drop of blood than a thin smear and spread the drop to the size of a dime.

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