Which of the following should you include when preparing a KOH mount?
A. Suspend the specimen in a drop of 10% potassium hydroxide
B. Avoid covering the specimen with a coverslip
C. Examine the specimen immediately after obtaining it
D. Refrigerate the specimen if you cannot examine it immediately after obtaining it
E. Wear a face mask and gown when preparing the specimen
A. Suspend the specimen in a drop of 10% potassium hydroxide
Wearing examination gloves, suspend the specimen in a drop of 10% potassium hydroxide, apply a coverslip, and allow the slide to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before presenting it to the physician for examination.
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