When reporting a direct smear from a primary specimen,it is important to note all of the following except:
A)white blood cells.
B)squamous epithelial cells.
C)artifacts.
D)prominent cell shapes and arrangements.

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All of the above items are considered reportable except artifacts.However,it is important that the skilled microbiologist be able to clearly differentiate cellular structures from staining or other artifacts present in the specimen that could be falsely recognized as pathogenic organisms.

When Reporting a Direct Smear from a Primary Specimen,it Is