Manual testing methods

Question 1

Qualities of a good smear

Answer 1

1 inch
Smooth, even
Feathered edge
Away from edges

Question 2

Malarial studies

Answer 2

Travel history and indication
4 thin smears (two stained, two to sp hem)
4 thick smears (sp hem)

First time - PATHOLOGIST

Question 3

Buffy coat smears

Answer 3

Concentrated - low WBC count
Evaluation of WBC morphology
Bacteria and parsites

Wintrobe tube