Artifacts that can be seen with cytocentrifuge-prepared slides can be interpreted as a clinically significant finding by mistake. Which of the following can be an artifact leading to a mistaken interpretation of bacterial organisms in a fluid?
A) Cytoplasmic projections of lymphocytes
B) Starch particles
C) Stain precipitate
D) Degenerating tissue cells

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Stain precipitate can appear similar in color and shape to bacterial organisms, leading to a mistaken interpretation. Cytoplasmic projections of lymphocytes, starch particles, and degenerating tissue cells do not resemble bacterial organisms and are less likely to lead to a mistaken interpretation.

Artifacts That Can Be Seen with Cytocentrifuge-Prepared Slides Can Be