Which of the following would you include in the preparation of a microbiologic specimen smear?
A. Rub the specimen swab vigorously over the frosted part of the slide
B. Wave the slide in the air to help it dry
C. Heat-fix the slide with the smear side up
D. Stain the smear before it cools
E. Wait until after the smear is prepared to label the slide with the patient's name
C. Heat-fix the slide with the smear side up
For most specimens, heat-fix the slide by holding the frosted end with forceps and passing the clear part of the slide, smear side up, through the flame of a Bunsen burner three or four times.
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