AN IMPROVED METHOD OF PREPARING THICK BLOOD FILMS FOR THE
EXAMINATION OF MALARIAL PARASITES
By:ALKHAIRY, KS (ALKHAIRY, KS)
SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
Volume: 13
Issue: 6
Pages: 542-545
Published: NOV 1992
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Abstract
Malaria can be diagnosed with certainty by the direct examination of blood for the malarial
parasite. This can be done best by examining thick blood films. But thick blood films as
prepared conventionally have significant drawbacks and are not used as commonly as they
should be. A new modification of the technique of preparing thick blood films is described
which significantly eliminates the drawbacks inherent in the conventional method.
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Reprint Address: ALKHAIRY, KS (reprint author)
KING SAUD UNIV, KING KHALID UNIV HOSP, DEPT PATHOL 32, POB 7805, RIYADH
11472, SAUDI ARABIA.
Organization-Enhanced Name(s)
King Khalid University Hospital
King Saud University
Addresses:
[ 1 ] KING SAUD UNIV, KING KHALID UNIV HOSP, DEPT PATHOL 32, RIYADH 11472,
SAUDI ARABIA
Organization-Enhanced Name(s)
King Khalid University Hospital
King Saud University
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Document Type:Article
Language:English
Accession Number: WOS:A1992JZ96200012
ISSN: 0379-5284