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Why are thick or dense smears less likey to provide a good smear preparation for microscopic evaluation?
Thick or dense smears contain too many cells that can overlap, making it difficult to see individual cells clearly under the microscope. This can lead to inaccurate interpretation of the sample. A thinner smear allows for better visualization of individual cells and structures.
Why you perform thin and thick blood smear?
Smears are prepared to study microscopic features of a specimen. If we use thisk smears, then it would be difficult to study morphologic features. That's why, thin smears are preferred over thick smears
Why is it essential that smears be air-dried during bacterial smears?
Air-drying smears during bacterial staining is essential to fix the cells to the slide. This helps prevent cell loss when they are subsequently stained and washed in the staining process. Air-drying also helps to preserve the cellular morphology and structure for accurate microscopic examination.
Why shouldn't you dig into agar with the loop?
Streaking is to produce single colonies. If we are digging to the agar while streaking the microbes, instead of growing on the agar surface grows in the subsurface as well. These colonies may be difficult to isolate.
Three factors that may affect gram stain reaction?
(i) The age of bacterial culture should not be more than 24 h. At older age cell loses Gram positivity and will appear as Gram negative. (ii) Application of heat during the fixation of smears is another important step. Too much heating during this step will lead to loss in, Gram positiveness. (iii) Overcrowding of cells in smear also affects the result, due to improper decolourization. (iv) Staining reagents should be freshly prepared. (v) In Gram staining decolourizing step is very important. To obtain satisfactory differentiation, the nature and the exposure time of decolourizing agent should be standardized with the material to be stained. Acetone alone is more powerful decolourizing agent than ethanol. (vi) It is also important not to allow a .bacterial smear to dry. There are many variations of original Gram staining procedure
Why should you use an inoculating needle when making smears form solid media?
You should use an inoculation needle for making smears from a solid media so you can control how much specimen is put onto a slide. This method is easier for solid media and you would use a loop for liquid media.
What particular activity that you can use alcohol lamp?
Alcohol lamps are commonly used in scientific laboratories for tasks such as heat-fixing bacterial smears, sterilizing inoculating loops, and providing a flame source for small experiments.
Should pap smears be delayed until the appearance of cervical cancer symptoms?
Pap smears should not be delayed until the appearance of cervical cancer symptoms. It is recommended that pap smears be done as early as possible because if signs of cervical cancer are caught early, then there is a very high chance of curing it.
Why should women have 2 yealy pap smears?
For women with no history of abnormal pap smears, the frequency of paps is typically every three to five years. Women who had an abnormal or inadequate pap smear may get two smears in a year depending on their health history.
When was Jammy Smears created?
Jammy Smears was created in 1976.
Who should get an annual PAP test?
Annual pap smears are no longer recommended for patients with a history of normal pap smears. The typical interval is three to five years unless you have an abnormal result.
What is the legal age to start getting pap smears?
There is no law that determines the time to start pap smears. Pap smears are recommended for women 21 to 65.
When does a woman stop having pap tests?
Most women stop having pap smears at age 65. Women should continue annual gyn exams, however, even after pap smears are no longer recommended.
Do you have to get a pap smear if you have the gardisal vaccine?
Yes, women who have had the Gardasil vaccine should continue getting pap smears.
Why are thick or dense smears less likey to provide a good smear preparation for microscopic evaluation?
Thick or dense smears contain too many cells that can overlap, making it difficult to see individual cells clearly under the microscope. This can lead to inaccurate interpretation of the sample. A thinner smear allows for better visualization of individual cells and structures.
Family physician pap smears?
Family physicians routinely do pap smears. It is a normal part of family practice.
Do pap smears attempt to detect cell atrophy?
Pap smears are no longer used to detect cell atrophy.
