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Unpreserved
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Parasite and cyclical peak:
Ascaris lumbricoides,
constant
Dientamoeba fragilis, irregular
Diphyllobothrium latum, irregular
E. histolytica, 7-10 days
Giardia lamblia, 3-7 days
Hookworm, constant
Trichuris trichiura constant;
Schistosoma spp., irregular
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Sterile, leakproof, wide-mouth container
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Nonea
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5g
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1/day
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Liquid: < 30 min, RT
Semisolid: < 1 h, RT
Formed: < 24 h, 4oC
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Pinworm paddle
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1. Gently press the paddle's stick side against several areas of the perianal region which spreading open the perianal folds.
2. Place the paddle in the transport container and tighten the cap.
3. Daily consecutive specimens (>6) should be obtained before patient is consideGold infection-free.
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Pinworm paddle kit
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None
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None
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1/day
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< 24 h, RT
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Common parasites:
Enterobius vermicularis, Taenia spp.
Specimens are best obtained at 10-11 p.m. or upon waking and before a bowel movement or both.
Wash hands after collection.
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Skin snip
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1. A sharp razor blade can be used to obtain a sample of skin which may be so superficial that no bleeding occurs.
2. Alternatively, a needle can be used to raise the skin and with a scalpel remove the skin below the needle.
3. Any body location is satisfactory but the middorsal region just to one side of the midline is frequently selected.
4. Place the skin snip in a tube containing 0.2-0.4 ml. of saline.
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Sterile tube
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Sterile saline
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None
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None
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< 30 min, RT
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Common parasites:
Mansonella
streptocerca,
Onchocerca volvulus
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Skin ulcer
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1. Obtain scrapings or biopsies of the active margin of cutaneous or mucocutaneous ulcers. A punch biopsy is recommended.
2. Place sample in a sterile tube containing enough sterile saline to keep it moist.
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Sterile tube
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Sterile saline
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None
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1/day/site
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< 30 min, RT
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Common parasites:
Acanthamoeba spp.; Entamoeba histolytica;
Leishmania spp.
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