A smear preparation is a techniques that is used as a precursor is many different staining techniques.
The smear prep usually calls for the sample bacterium to be placed on a microscope slide (use aseptic technique) with one drop of DI water. Then the slide is allowed to air dry for a few minutes then the slide is passed through a Bunsen burner flame. Use a cloths pin so that you do not burn you hands Only pass the glass microscope slide through the flame not you cloths pin if it is wood it will catch fire. Pass the slide through 3-4 times then you are ready to continue on with your desired staining technique
Yes, when you are performing smear preparation, you should always use sterilized water. This will ensure that nothing contaminates your slide.
A dense smear will make it difficult to evaluate cells, as they may be all "piled up" and hard to evaluate.
no sign from the teacher.
bcoz a heat-fix smear have a good contrast than the wet mount
because if too much smear the sample will look to indistinct
Cell fragility causes smudge cells to appear on peripheral smears. Addition of albumin prior to slide preparation essentially coats the fragile cells, thus keeping them intact on smear preparation.
A tzanck preparation is also known as a Tzanck smear. It is a microscopic examination of skin lesions to detect viral infections like herpes simplex or varicella-zoster virus.
Dye is used in the preparation of cheek smear specimens to provide contrast and make it easier to visualize and identify cells under the microscope. Dye helps highlight the cellular structures of the cheek cells, making it easier for scientists to analyze and study them.
The smear will not adhere well if there is grease on the slide.
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.
difference in plaque smear and yeast smear
Pap smear.