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What is the main cause of crenated cells?
Too cold temperature
What is the purpose of the spinner method?
To spread blood evenly on a slide
What is the Beacom technique also known as?
Two-Cover Slip method
What should be avoided when making a coverslip smear using the Ehrlich method?
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What happens if a drop of blood is not allowed to spread across the width of the spreader slide?
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What is the primary issue caused by hesitation or interruption during slide preparation?
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Why should blood not be allowed to completely spread before separating cover glasses in a coverslip smear?
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What is the purpose of air-drying the cover glass after making a smear?
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What does the Hemaspinner instrument achieve in slide preparation?
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What is the primary purpose of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test?
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Which of the following statements about the ESR test is NOT true?
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What is the primary advantage of the Wintrobe-Landsberg method for measuring ESR?
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According to the provided information, which of the following steps is NOT part of the Wintrobe-Landsberg method for measuring ESR?
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What is the principle behind the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test?
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Which of the following factors does NOT influence the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?
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Which of the following statements about the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test is true?
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What is the purpose of using an anticoagulant in the blood sample for the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test?
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According to the provided information, what is the approximate time required for the red blood cells to sediment and form a packed column in the Wintrobe-Landsberg method?
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Which of the following statements about the Wintrobe-Landsberg method for measuring ESR is true?
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