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To avoid denaturing and destroying the smear.
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∙ 13y agoIf you heat fix a slide that has not been air dried cellular proteins may coagulate and cells may get distorted and splattering may occur.
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∙ 9y agoLetting the smear air dry before heat fixing will prevent excess water causing it to over-heat. If the smear overheats, it will leave the specimen unrecognizable.
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∙ 7y agoTo fix the smear for staining. If this is not done, bacteria can wash away.
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∙ 11y agopara matuyo syempre tanga!@
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∙ 10y agoTo fix the smear onto the slide.
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Why must slides used in smear preparations be grease free?
The smear will not adhere well if there is grease on the slide.
What would be the result of overheating the bacterial smear?
your sample can destroy the bacteria and it will appear shapeless or enlarged when you overheat the bacterial smear
Reasons why a smear from a gram-positive control showed a gram-negative result?
the smear decolourised more time than it required
What is the purpose of covering the smear with bibulous paper when performing the endospore stain?
This paper will aid in keeping the stain over the bacterial smear.
What is blood smear?
A blood film or peripheral blood smear is a microscope slide made from a drop of blood, that allows the cells to be examined microscopically
Can a pap smear stop you from conceiving?
A pap smear does not affect your fertility. You are as likely to get pregnant after a pap smear as you are before a pap smear.
What can be observed on a plaque smear wet mount?
difference in plaque smear and yeast smear
What is the abbreviation for papanicolaou smear?
Pap smear.
Can you give me a sentence using the word smear?
The whole scandal is nothing more than a rival smear campaign.We will need to perform a smear test.She began to smear the paint on the canvas with her bare hands.
When was Pop Smear created?
Pop Smear was created in 1993.
When was Steve Smear born?
Steve Smear was born in 1948.
What is the past tense of smear?
The past tense of smear is smeared.
Why do you air dry a smear?
To avoid denaturing and destroying the smear.
How many syllables does smear have?
Smear is monosyllabic.
When was Pat Smear born?
Pat Smear was born on August 5, 1959
What is Pat Smear's occupation?
Pat Smear is a/an Musician, singer, songwriter
Advantage of kato thick smear technique?
Katothick faecal smear
