Question

a blood smear from an edta specimen should be made within 1 hour of collection. within 4 hours of collection. within 12 hours of collection. any time after collection.

Explanation:

Blood smears from EDTA specimens should be made within a relatively short - time frame to maintain cell integrity and prevent artifacts. Generally, it is recommended to make the smear within 1 hour of collection to ensure accurate morphological examination of cells.

Answer:

A. within 1 hour of collection