Cheek Cell

• Procedure to observing a Cheek Cell

  1. Rub a clean cotton bud gently over the inside of your cheek. Remember to wear eye protection.
  2. Smear the end of your cotton bud on surface if clean microscope slide. Dispose of cotton bud safely
  3. Add one drop of methylene blue stain to the smear and slowly lower a cover slip on top of the methylene blue.
  4. Observe the cells on the slide using the low