Fig. 13. Making a smear preparation, a. Place the drop about an inch from the slide. 



Fig. 14. Making a smear prepara- 

 tion — (continued), b. Apply a second slide 

 just in front of the drop. 



Fig. 15. Making a smear prepara- 

 tion — (continued), c. Push the slide 

 smoothly forward to spread the smear. 



