Spreader Slide

A Spreader Slide is a laboratory glass slide used to prepare blood smears or cytology smears by evenly spreading a sample across another microscope slide. It is commonly used in hematology, pathology, microbiology, and veterinary diagnostics.

Common Uses

• Peripheral Blood Smear Preparation
• Cytology Sample Spreading
• Microbiology Culture Smearing
• Veterinary Diagnostic Testing

Key Features

• Smooth polished edges
• High-quality optical glass
• Provides uniform smear distribution
• Helps create a feathered edge for microscopic examination

Also Known As

• Blood Smear Spreader
• Smear Slide
• Cytology Spreader Slide
• Push Slide

Typical Size:

• 75 × 25 mm glass slide (standard microscope slide)

In smear preparation, the spreader slide is usually held at a 30–45° angle and pushed smoothly across the sample slide to create an even thin film.