When preparing blood smears with blood from newborns, you may need to adjust your technique to include using a (check all that apply)
i. smaller drop of blood
ii. slower spreading speed
iii. shallower angle of the spreader slide
iv. corner of the spreader slide and a circular pattern

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Blood smears on newborns tend to be short and using a larger drop of blood, slower spreading speed, shallower angle of spreader slide, or any combination of these will improve the quality of the smear.

When Preparing Blood Smears with Blood from Newborns, You May