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Staining thick and thin blood smears - Centers for Disease ...
www.cdc.govWright (Wright-Giemsa) stain Used in hematology, this stain is not optimal for blood parasites. It can be used if rapid results are needed, but should be followed up when possible with a confirmatory Giemsa stain, so that Schüffner’s dots can be
Diagnosis and Treatment of Malaria in India
nvbdcp.gov.inMicroscopy of stained thick and thin blood smears remains the gold standard for confirmation of diagnosis of malaria. The advantages of microscopy are: • The sensitivity is high. It is possible to detect malarial parasites at low densities. It also helps to quantify the parasite load. • It is possible to distinguish the various species of ...
Blood collection for thick or thin blood smears
www.cdc.govMaking thick and thin blood smears . 1. Whenever possible, use separate slides for thick and thin smears. 2. Thin film (a): Bring a clean spreader slide, held at a 45° angle, toward the drop of blood on the specimen slide. 3. Thin film (b): Wait until the blood spreads along the entire width of the spreader slide. 4.