A Clinical Laboratory Professional Observes Numerous Smudge Cells on a Wright-Stained

A clinical laboratory professional observes numerous smudge cells on a Wright-stained blood smear and experiences difficulty performing the 100-cell differential. What should be done to obtain an accurate differential?

A) Recollect the sample using sodium citrate and prepare a blood smear
B) Warm the blood to 37°C for 15 minutes and prepare a blood smear
C) Add one drop of isotonic saline to five drops of blood, mix, and prepare blood smear
D) Add one drop of 22% bovine albumin to five drops of blood, mix, and prepare a blood smear

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