When Making Slides of Thin Materials Such as Urine and Cerebrospinal

question 14

Multiple Choice

When making slides of thin materials such as urine and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) :

• A) Spread the material once, let the specimen dry, then spread another layer on top to ensure enough specimen to stain.
• B) Use the two-slide pull method to ensure evenly distributed material over the slides.
• C) Dip a swab into the specimen, then roll the swab over the glass slide to ensure adequate coverage for staining.
• D) Mark the area of the sample drop on the reverse side with a wax pencil, then place a drop of the specimen into the marked area.

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