How to Make a Wet Mount Flashcards
1
Q
How many steps are there in making a wet mount?
A
6
2
Q
What are the steps of making a wet mount?
A
- Place slide flat on table.
- Add drop of water on the slide.
- Place specimen in drop of water.
- Pick up coverslip by edges between finger and thumb.
- Place coverslip by one edge of the drop at about 45 degrees.
- Use the point of a needle to support the outer edge of the coverslip and slowly lower it onto the drop. Try avoiding air bubbles.