According to Katie Salas, CVT, how long should you leave the microscope cover slip on top of the fecal flotation before examining it under the microscope?

The recommended time to leave the microscope cover slip on the fecal flotation sample is 10 to 15 minutes. This duration allows for proper separation and settling of eggs into the liquid medium, ensuring that a good concentration of eggs is available for examination. If the cover slip is left for too short a time, there may not be enough eggs present for accurate identification, while a duration that is too long could lead to distortion or degradation of the sample. Therefore, 10 to 15 minutes strikes a balance, providing sufficient time for the analysis while preserving the integrity of the sample for accurate results.