Upon Making a Regular Blood Smear, There Are Many Little

question 32

Multiple Choice

Upon making a regular blood smear, there are many little holes on the smear. What is the most likely cause?

• A) Dirty slide
• B) Drop of blood too large
• C) Drop of blood too small
• D) Wrong angle of spreader smear

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