Morphologic evaluation of body fluids prepared by using the cytocentrifuge is an excellent method of concentrating cells for microscopic review. When the pleural fluid is cytocentrifuged for staining, what type of normal cells would one expect to see?

a. Ependymal
b. Mesothelial
c. Synovial
d. Choroid plexus


Correct Answer: B

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