Fig. 3

The mean number of smear pairs per puncture obtained by standard suction was significantly higher (p < 0.001) and the proportion of diagnostic slides was lower compared whit stylet capillary technique (p = 0.003)
The mean number of smear pairs per puncture obtained by standard suction was significantly higher (p < 0.001) and the proportion of diagnostic slides was lower compared whit stylet capillary technique (p = 0.003)