A laboratory professional is reviewing differentials and notices that the last few smears appear blue.What can be done to correct this?

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The blue appearance of smears could indicate an alkaline pH in the buffer solution used for staining. Changing the buffer solution to a less alkaline one would be the best approach to correct this issue. Lengthening the staining time or changing to a more acidic buffer solution would not necessarily address the underlying problem.

A Laboratory Professional Is Reviewing Differentials and Notices That the Last