Comparison between the Midi Parasep and Midi Parasep Solvent Free (SF) faecal parasite concentrators

Agatha C. Saez; Monika M. Manser; Nicholas Andrews; Peter L. Chiodini

doi:10.1136/jcp.2011.090639

Comparison between the Midi Parasep and Midi Parasep Solvent Free (SF) faecal parasite concentrators

Agatha C. Saez, Monika M. Manser, Nicholas Andrews, Peter L. Chiodini^*

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Aim: To compare the recovery of parasites in faecal samples using the Midi Parasep with ethyl acetate and Midi Parasep Solvent Free (SF) faecal parasite concentrators. Methods: 23 preserved and 11 fresh faecal samples were microscopically examined for the presence of parasites using the Midi arasep concentrator with ethyl acetate centrifuged for 1 and 3 min and the Midi Parasep SF concentrator. Results: The Midi Parasep SF faecal parasite system recovered significantly fewer ova and cysts and resulted in a notably larger deposit than the Midi Parasep concentrator with ethyl acetate. Conclusions: Parasites present in small numbers that would be detected using the Midi Parasep concentrator with ethyl acetate could be missed using the SF faecal parasite system.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	901-904
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Clinical Pathology
Volume	64
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp.2011.090639
Publication status	Published - Oct 2011

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