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Collection and Preparation of Cytology Specimens
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2.4 Slide Staining

VetBooks.ir Stains most commonly used for routine skin cytology are Romanowsky type stains; these include
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rapid (e.g. Diff-Quik ) and Wright-Giemsa stains. Staining protocols may differ according to
the manufacturer. Note: before staining, slides should be rapidly air-dried.

Fig. 2.5. Cytology slides. The slide on the left shows an ideal cytological preparation. The material is nicely distrib-
uted on the slide, which has the classic ovoid-shaped appearance. The slide on the right is considered suboptimal:
it is not properly labelled and it is too thick because of an excessive amount of material present on the slide and
insufficient smearing.