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DIRECT WET SMEAR: Formulas

Saline (0.85% NaCl)

  • NaCl 0.85 g
  • Distilled water 100.0 ml

1. Dissolve the sodium chloride in distilled water in a flask or bottle, using a magnetic stirrer.

2. Distribute 10 ml into each of 10 screw?cap tubes.

3. Label as 0.85% NaCl with an expiration date of 1 year.

4 Sterilize by autoclaving at 121 C for 15 min.

5. When cool, store at 4 C.

 
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Direct Wet Smear
Introduction
Formulas
Quality Control
Procedure
Results and Reporting
Procedure Notes
Procedure Limitations
Procedure Review
Concentration
Permanent Stained Smear