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What is the recommended number of specimens for detecting protozoa and helminths in stool?
What is the recommended number of specimens for detecting protozoa and helminths in stool?
- 3 specimens (correct)
- 2 specimens
- 4 specimens
- 1 specimen
What is the proper fixative to use for preserving protozoan cysts?
What is the proper fixative to use for preserving protozoan cysts?
- Barium
- Formalin (correct)
- Mineral oil
- Bismuth
Why should specimens be fixed in preservative for at least 30 minutes before processing?
Why should specimens be fixed in preservative for at least 30 minutes before processing?
- To reduce the shelf-life of the specimen
- To enhance the color of the specimen
- To preserve protozoa morphology (correct)
- To halt helminth egg development
Which substance is listed as interfering with stool specimen testing?
Which substance is listed as interfering with stool specimen testing?
When should stool samples be collected for testing?
When should stool samples be collected for testing?
What are the advantages of formalin as a fixative?
What are the advantages of formalin as a fixative?
Which technique is used for detecting Enterobius vermicularis eggs?
Which technique is used for detecting Enterobius vermicularis eggs?
What is the recommended staining method for blood smears prepared from fresh whole blood without anticoagulant?
What is the recommended staining method for blood smears prepared from fresh whole blood without anticoagulant?
What is the recommended timing for specimen collection for Cellophane Tape Preparation?
What is the recommended timing for specimen collection for Cellophane Tape Preparation?
Which parasite detection method involves using saline wet preps as the method of choice?
Which parasite detection method involves using saline wet preps as the method of choice?
Which parasite's trophozoites can be detected using Duodenal Material?
Which parasite's trophozoites can be detected using Duodenal Material?
The Knott technique involves concentrating blood with low microfilariae numbers by mixing venipuncture-collected blood with what substance?
The Knott technique involves concentrating blood with low microfilariae numbers by mixing venipuncture-collected blood with what substance?
What is the purpose of culturing Naegleria or Acanthamoeba on non-nutrient agar seeded with Escherichia coli?
What is the purpose of culturing Naegleria or Acanthamoeba on non-nutrient agar seeded with Escherichia coli?
Which specimen is primarily used for examining Acanthamoeba?
Which specimen is primarily used for examining Acanthamoeba?
Which specimen type is helpful for detecting Entamoeba histolytica in the colon?
Which specimen type is helpful for detecting Entamoeba histolytica in the colon?
What is the main purpose of using Buffy coat slides stained with Giemsa?
What is the main purpose of using Buffy coat slides stained with Giemsa?
What can be recovered from Novy-MacNeal-Nicolle (NNN) medium?
What can be recovered from Novy-MacNeal-Nicolle (NNN) medium?
Which technique uses thick slides Giemsa-stained from resulting sediment?
Which technique uses thick slides Giemsa-stained from resulting sediment?
