A Properly Prepared Wedge Smear

question 14

Multiple Choice

A properly prepared wedge smear

• A) has blood covering one-half to three-quarters of the slide.
• B) is dried quickly with forceful blowing.
• C) has a blunt edge.
• D) should be dried with the "heel" end up before staining.

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