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9. Move the spreader slide toward the end
of the specimen slide, keeping the two in
contact with each other.
10. In the middle of the slide, abruptly stop
spreading the urine sample and lift the
spreader slide straight up to form a line of
material.
11. Air dry thoroughly and then stain the slide
using your routine hematology/cytology
stain (e.g., Diff-Quik*).
Note: If there is very little sediment in
the sample, it is acceptable to heat-fix
the slide, but only when evaluating the
presence of bacteria.
12. Review microscopically.
Bacteria (present)
When the Consider urine culture and sensitivity message appears, bacteria is present in the sample.
When this occurs, consider a culture to confirm the bacteria are viable and to provide additional
evidence of bacteriuria.
Bacteria seen
Bacteria seen
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