A CBC Is Performed on a Polycythemic Patient

question 31

Multiple Choice

A CBC is performed on a polycythemic patient.What must be done to ensure that the technologist makes an optimal blood smear on this specimen?

• A)The technologist should increase the angle of the spreader slide.
• B)The technologist should decrease the angle of the spreader slide.
• C)The technologist should not change the angle of the spreader slide.
• D)The technologist should stain with albumin.

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