DIAGNOSTIC PARASITOLOGY (Quality assurance in parasitology laboratory)

Question 1

The mos important instrument used in diagnostic [arasitology laboratory is:

Answer 1

Microscope

Question 2

Must do’s in reporting the result:

Answer 2

• Complete name of the parasite and specific stage/s must be mentioned

Question 3

In most parasitic infections, the gold standard diagnostic procedure is

Answer 3

microscopic examination

Question 4

To assure reliable results, _________ of the sample is done:

Answer 4

CROSS-CHECKING

Question 5

The reference microscopist must be ____ to the reading of the initial microscopist:

Answer 5

Blind (Doesn’t know the reading of the initial microscopist)

Question 6

The microscope is preferably calibrated using:

Answer 6

an ocular and stage micrometer