CLSI M15
Laboratory Diagnosis of Blood-borne Parasitic Diseases; Approved Guideline
| Organization: | CLSI |
| Publication Date: | 1 June 2000 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 60 |
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Introduction
Preparation of thick and thin blood films, the appropriate use of stains, and detection and identification of parasites are crucial to clinical diagnosis of many parasitic diseases. This document presents guidelines on specimen collection, blood film preparation, staining methods, examination, and identification procedures. Recommendations for the optimum timing of specimen collection to coincide with parasite activity cycles are also included.
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