Manual of basic techniques for a health laboratory - libdoc.who.int

9. Haematology 301Fig. 9.64 Making a glass spreaderFig. 9.65 Collecting a drop of blood on a slideFig. 9.66 Position the spreader in front of the drop of blood3. Draw the spreader back until it touches the drop of blood (Fig. 9.67).4. Let the blood run along the edge of the spreader (Fig. 9.68).5. Push the spreader to the end of the slide with a smooth movement (Fig 9.69) (allthe blood should be used up before you reach the end). Blood from patients withanaemia should be spread more rapidly.