Blood Smears Flashcards

1
Q

What is the ideal size of a drop of blood place on a slide for blood smearing

A

Size of a dime (diameter of 1-2 cm)

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2
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Portion of blood film near the drop of blood

A

Head

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3
Q

Main part of the blood film

A

Body

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4
Q

the tapering end of the blood film

A

Tail

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5
Q

Length of ideal blood smear

A

2/3 or 3/4 of the slide

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