You have just backed up the spreader slide toward the frosted end until the spreader touches the blood drop to prepare a blood smear. What will you do next?
A. Place the edge of the spreader slide close to the unfrosted edge.
B. Apply a drop of blood to the slide ½ inch from the edge.
C. Allow the blood drop to spread almost to the edges of the spreader slide.
D. Allow the smear to air dry before staining.
Answer: C
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