What Is the Correct Order of Steps in Smear Preparation

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of steps in smear preparation?
1) Apply suspension of cells on slide
2) spread over surface of slide
3) heat fix or chemical fix specimen on slide
4) air dry

• A) 1, 2, 4, 3
• B) 1, 2, 3, 4
• C) 1, 3, 2, 4
• D) 3, 2, 1, 4

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