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Specimen Stained Slide Describe Prepare Viewing Light Microscope

To prepare a stained specimen, place the sample on a slide, air dry it, heat-fix it by passing through a flame, and then apply the stain.

Para preparar una muestra teñida, se coloca la muestra en un portaobjetos, se seca al aire, se fija con calor pasándola por una llama y luego se aplica el tinte.

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Preparing stained specimen
  • Place sample on slide and allow it to air dry
  • Heat-fix it by passing it through a flame - cell will not break down & specimen adheres to slide
  • Add the stain

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