Question

6) a phlebotomist just made a blood smear using what was considered to be a normal-size drop of blood, but the smear was too long. what should the phlebotomist do when making another one?

Answer 1

Explanation: For a proper blood smear, the phlebotomist should place the spreader slide at a 30-degree angle to the other slide. The blood smear should be done within an hour of collection and allowed to dry naturally. An acceptable blood smear has a feathered edge.