A technologist is performing differentials and notices that all the slides he has reviewed appear pink. What is the best way to correct this problem?

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The pink color in differentials is due to excess alkalinity in the buffer solution. To correct this, the technologist should change the buffer to be more acidic. Therefore, the correct choice is B. Cleaning the slides or filtering the stain won't correct the alkalinity problem. Making a new smear may help eliminate other issues, but it won't necessarily correct the alkalinity problem.

A Technologist Is Performing Differentials and Notices That All the Slides