Blood smears for evaluation of cells must be made carefully. Which of the following features should be present?
A) one-quarter of the slide being covered with the blood
B) a feathered edge
C) ridges and holes in the smear
D) streaks of blood running the length of the slide
Question 2
Generally speaking, what should the phlebotomist do with the first drop of blood after a fingerstick is performed?
A) Use it for coagulation studies.
B) Make a blood smear or slide.
C) Wipe it off with gauze.
D) Use it for hematology testing.
Blood and its components.
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