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KOH control -stop the destruction

KOH control -stop the destruction

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 6 months ago
This petition certifies that we are pledging to learn how to perform a safe and accurate wet mount using the KOH preps. We must first take a clean slide. Apply with a q-tip a few dots of sample, then carefully take a KOH tube and crack gently between your thumb and first two fingers. DO NOT UNCAP or attempt to UNCAP the KOH tube. These tubes work similar to the benzoin or mastisol (mmmm, smells so good). Drop 1-2 drops of KOH onto the sample and waft your hand over slide, taking care not to accidentally waft your hand into the sample. If no chicken of the sea smell, then place a cover slip on and inspect with the microscope.

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Sarah Beck
13 years ago Featured

Finally some clear instructions. Too many people are doing this wrong and contaminating the slides. Thanks for posting this!

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Mike Sloan
13 years ago Featured

Def need to keep the caps on. Seen way too many accidents in the lab lately. good info

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