Why is it necessary to remove the first drop of blood from the fingertip while preparing the blood film slides?
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When we prick our fingertip to obtain a blood sample, the first drop of blood that comes out may contain tissue fluid and cells from the skin, which can contaminate the blood sample. Show more…
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