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EXERCISE NO. 3 COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF STOOL SPECIMEN Flashcards

1
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refers to the egg stage

A

ova

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most common procedure performed in the area of parasitology

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O & P

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are examined for the presence of intestinal parasites

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Stool specimens

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several factors due to (?) may grossly affect accurate diagnosis

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improper specimen collection, transport and preservation

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Diagnosis of intestinal parasitosis relies largely on (?) of stool specimen.

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macroscopic and microscopic examination

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As in all areas of laboratory testing, the quality of results is dependent on the (?)

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appropriate collection of specimen

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protozoan forms

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trophozoites and cysts

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Helminth stages

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eggs, larvae, proglottids, and adult worms

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A stool specimen should be (?) a patient’s intake of drugs or (?) intake

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examined before
collected a week after

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a. Certain medications such as (?); and substances such as (?) (as x-ray contrast medium) may leave (?) which can interfere with identification of parasites.

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anti-diarrheal, antacids, anti-malarial agents
bismuth and barium
crystalline residues

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b. (?) such as castor oil, mineral oil, or suppositories also interfere with the
examination as they (?) of protozoan trophozoites, and (?) of select parasites

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Oily laxatives
retard the motility
distort morphology

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c. (?) that affect the normal gastrointestinal flora usually decreases the number of protozoans for several weeks (i.e. 2 weeks), since they feed on intestinal bacteria

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Antibiotics

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The (?) is important to prevent accidental spillage of the specimen and to maintain moisture within the specimen. Integrity of the morphology of certain parasites are affected by (?)

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fit of the lid
desiccation

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a. (?) may destroy protozoans especially the motile stages.

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Urine

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b. (?) as they may contain free-living organisms that can be mistaken for human parasites, thus, complicate diagnosis of infections

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Toilet water and/or soil

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Routine procedure usually requires:

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a thumb-sized specimen of a formed stool, or 1/2 teaspoon or 5-6 tablespoons of watery specimen.

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17
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For routine examination for parasites before treatment, a series of (?) is considered minimum for adequate examination

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3 fecal
samples

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Fecal samples should be collected on separate days, if possible every other day, or within a (?). This is since many parasites do NOT appear in the fecal sample in consistent numbers on a daily basis, thus collection on alternate days is likely to yield a higher percentage of positive samples.

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10-day period

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To ensure the recovery of parasitic organisms that are passed intermittently and in fluctuating numbers, the examination of a minimum of (?) collected over a 7- to 10-day period is recommended. Particularly, (?) collected from normal bowel movement and (?) collected after catharsis/purge.

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three specimens
2 specimens
1 specimen

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20
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are prescribed in order to stimulate some “flushing action” within the GIT, possibly allowing one to obtain more organisms for recovery and identification

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Cathartics

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Cathartics such as (?) are preferred.

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saline, magnesium sulfate, or Fleet’s Phospho oda

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22
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should NOT be used since they retard the motility of trophozoites and distort the morphology of the parasites

A

Oil-based cathartics

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For obvious reasons, the use of cathartics would be contraindicated if the patient already has

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diarrhea or dysentery

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24
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When a patient is suspected of having intestinal amoebiasis, 6 specimens is
recommended (however, is rarely requested); collected on separate days or within 14-day period:

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3 specimens collected from normal bowel movement
3 specimen collected after catharsis/purge

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25
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For post-therapy examinations, (?) are also recommended, and collected as outlined above.

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3 specimens

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26
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For protozoan infection, stool specimen must be checked (?) after therapy.

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3–4 weeks

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27
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As for Taenia infection, fecal sample must be examined (?) after therapy

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5–6 weeks

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The (?) are most relevant for the recovery and identification of intestinal protozoa

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time limit recommendations

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29
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(?) must be carried out within 30 minutes of passage (NOT from the time it reaches the laboratory).

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Examination of liquid stool

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are mandatory for the recovery of motile trophozoites which are normally found in cases of diarrhea.

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Fresh specimens

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During this time, the gastrointestinal tract contents are moving through the system too rapidly for (?) to occur. Once the stool specimen is passed from the body, the (?) do NOT encyst but may disintegrate if not examined or preserved within a short time after passage.

A

cyst formation
trophozoites

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32
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(?) must be examined within 1 hour of passage whereas, formed stool be examined at any time within 24 hours after passage as immediate examination is not critical. This is since (?) which due to their cyst wall are more resistant to disintegration are found more commonly in formed stools and most helminth eggs and larvae will survive for extended periods.

A

Soft/Semi-formed stool
protozoan cysts

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33
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Although (?) are preferred for examination, if general time recommendation is NOT possible, preservatives should be used.

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freshly passed stools

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34
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Fecal sample should be submitted promptly to the laboratory

Correctly labelled with the following minimal information

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i. Patient’s name and identification number, age, sex
ii. Date and time of specimen collection
iii. Requesting physician
iv. Presumptive diagnosis

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35
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Accompanied by a (?) indicating which laboratory procedures are to be performed

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request form

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36
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Successful diagnosis of intestinal parasitic diseases requires (?) stool specimens.

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“fresh”

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37
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Therefore, when examinations must be delayed, it is important to preserve the integrity of the specimen by placing it in a proper (?) either immediately after passage by the patient or as soon as the specimen arrives in the laboratory

A

preservative or fixative medium

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38
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Reasons for a lag time between specimen passage and examination in the lab include:

A
  1. Transit distance or time for the specimen to reach the facility.
  2. Workload in the laboratory
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39
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When a delay in the examination of the stool specimen is expected, preservation is employed primarily for the following purpose:

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  1. To maintain protozoan morphology.
  2. To prevent continued development of some helminth eggs and larvae
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40
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Generally speaking, preservation of stool specimen can be carried out by either of the following methods

A

A. Refrigeration
B. Chemical Preservation

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41
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is carried out at 3 – 5 oC.

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42
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When employed, this method generally preserves protozoan cysts , and helminth eggs and larvae however, trophozoites are killed.

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43
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Also, prolonged refrigeration can bring about

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desiccation

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44
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Note however that although (?) is proven to be the most convenient method of preservation, fecal specimen should never be incubated nor frozen since these may parasitic forms deteriorate rapidly

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stool preservation

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45
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Depending on their availability in the laboratory, several (?) have been proven effective in preserving the integrity of stool specimen for detection of ova and parasites.

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chemical agents

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46
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Although each of these chemical agents present with both advantages and disadvantages, some of them may be considered superior over the other depending on the (?) to be performed on the preserved or fixed stool specimen

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parasitologic technique

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47
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For efficient stool preservation, fecal samples must be adequately mixed with selected preservative in a proportion of

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1 part stool to 3 parts preservative

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48
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2 concentrations commonly used:
5 % - recommended for preservation of protozoan cysts
10% - for helminth eggs and larvae

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Formalin

49
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Formaldehyde (USP): 50 ml 100 ml
Saline (0.85% NaCl): 950 ml 900 ml or distilled water
Formaldehyde is normally purchased as 37-40% solution; however, for dilution, it should be considered to be 100%

A

Formalin

50
Q

Buffered Formalin:
1 liter of 5% or 10% formalin
0.8 g of phosphate buffer salt mixture
- 610 g Na2HPO4
- 0.15 g NaH2PO4

A

Formalin

51
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  1. An all-purpose fixative appropriate for helminth eggs and larvae, and for protozoan cysts, oocysts, and spores.
A

Formalin

52
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  1. Easy to prepare, and has a long shelf life.
A

Formalin

53
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  1. Suitable for concentration procedures.
A

Formalin

54
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  1. Suitable for acid-fast, safranin and chromotrope stains.
A

Formalin

55
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  1. Compatible with immunoassay detection kits
A

Formalin

56
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  1. Not suitable for some permanent stained smears like trichrome.
A

Formalin

57
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  1. Inadequate preservation of the morphology of protozoan trophozoites.
A

Formalin

58
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  1. Can interfere with polymerase chain reaction after extended fixation time
A

Formalin

59
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is prepared in 2 stock solutions and mixed immediately before use

A

MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde

60
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Components:
Solution I (stored in brown bottle)
Distilled water 50 ml
Formaldehyde (USP) 5 ml
Thimerosal (tincture of merthiolate,1:1,000) 40 ml
Glycerin 1 ml
Solution II – Lugol’s solution (good for several weeks in tightly stoppered brown bottle)
Distilled water 100 ml
Potassium iodide crystals 10 g
Iodine crystals 5g

A

MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde)

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Procedure: Combine 9.4 ml of solution I with 0.6 ml of solution II

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MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde)

62
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if undisturbed within 24 h, form 3 well-defined layers

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MIF-preserved specimen

63
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clear orange fluid, consists mainly of formalin, merthiolate and water; it does NOT trap eggs and protozoa

A

Upper

64
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thick, pale orange or creamy yellow, usually 1-2 mm thick; may trap some protozoa and helminth eggs

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Interface

65
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consists of deeper staining particulate matter; eggs and protozoa are found throughout this layer

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Bottom

66
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  1. Good stain preservative for most kinds and stages of parasites found in feces.
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MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde)

67
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  1. Easy to prepare, and has a long shelf life.
A

MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde)

68
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  1. Useful for field surveys.
A

MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde)

69
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  1. Suitable for concentration procedures
A

MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde)

70
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  1. Not suitable for some permanent stained smears like trichrome.
A

MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde)

71
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  1. Inadequate preservation of the morphology of protozoan trophozoites.
A

MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde)

72
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  1. Iodine interferes with other stains and fluorescence.
A

MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde)

73
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  1. Iodine may cause distortion of protozoa
A

MIF (Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde)

74
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Components:
Sodium acetate 1.5 g
Acetic acid, glacial 2.0 ml
Formaldehyde,
37-40% solution 4.0 ml
Distilled water 92.0 ml

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SAF (Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid-Formalin)

75
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  1. Mix equal parts of egg white and glycerin.
  2. Place 1 drop on microscope slide, and 1 drop of SAF-preserved fecal sediment.
  3. After mixing, allow the smear to dry at room temperature for 30 min prior to staining
A

Mayer’s Albumin

76
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  1. Suitable for both concentration procedures and permanent stained
    smears.
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SAF (Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid-Formalin

77
Q
  1. Easy to prepare or commercially available from a number of suppliers, and has a long shelf life.
A

SAF (Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid-Formalin

78
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  1. Compatible with immunoassay detection kits.
A

SAF (Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid-Formalin

79
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  1. Does not contain mercury compounds
A

SAF (Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid-Formalin

80
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  1. Poor adhesive properties (requires additive, e.g., albumin-glycerin, for adhesion of specimens to the slides).
A

SAF (Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid-Formalin

81
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  1. Protozoan morphology with trichrome stain not as clear as with PVA or Shaudinn’s smears.
    Hematoxylin staining gives better results.
A

SAF (Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid-Formalin

82
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  1. May be a bit more difficult to use
A

SAF (Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid-Formalin

83
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  1. More difficult for inexperienced workers to use
A

SAF (Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid-Formalin)

84
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Components:
Mercuric Chloride, Saturated Aqueous Solution:
Mercuric chloride 110 g
Distilled water 1,000 ml

A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

85
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Procedure:
1. Use a beaker as water bath.
2. Boil until mercuric chloride is dissolved.
3. Let stand several hours until crystals form

A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

86
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II. Schaudinn’s Fixative (Stock Sol’n): Mercuric Chloride, sat. aq. 600 ml
Ethyl alcohol, 95% 300 ml

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Schaudinn’s Fluid

87
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*Immediately before use, add 5 ml glacial acetic acid per 100 ml stock solution

A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

88
Q
  1. Provides excellent preservation of morphology of protozoan trophozoites and cysts.
A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

89
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  1. Fixative for smears prepared from fresh fecal specimens or samples from intestinal mucosal surfaces.
A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

90
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  1. Easy preparation of permanent stained smears.
A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

91
Q
  1. Easily prepared in the laboratory and available from a number of commercial suppliers
A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

92
Q
  1. Not generally recommended for use in concentration procedures.
A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

93
Q
  1. Contains mercuric chloride – presents disposal problem.
A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

94
Q
  1. Inadequate preservation of helminth eggs and larvae, coccidian and microsporidia.
A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

95
Q
  1. Poor adhesive properties with liquid or mucoid specimens to the slides
A

Schaudinn’s Fluid

96
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Components:
PVA 10.0 g
Ethyl Alcohol, 95% 62.5 ml
Mercuric chloride, sat. aq. 125.0 ml
Acetic acid, glacial 10.0 ml
Glycerin 3.0 ml

A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

97
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Procedure:
1. Mix the liquid ingredients in a beaker, then add the PVA powder.
2. Cover and allow PVA to soak overnight. Heat the solution slowly to 75oC.
3. When this temperature is reached, remove the beaker and swirl the mixture for 30 secs until a homogeneous, slightly milky solution is obtained

A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

98
Q
  1. Provides excellent preservation of morphology of protozoan trophozoites and cysts.
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

99
Q
  1. Easy preparation of permanent stained smears.
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

100
Q
  1. Long shelf life (months to years) tightly sealed containers at room temperature.
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

101
Q
  1. Preserved samples remain stable for several months.
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

102
Q
  1. Allows the specimen to be shipped to any laboratory for subsequent examination
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

103
Q
  1. Inadequate preservation of helminth eggs and larvae, coccidian and microsporidia.
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

104
Q
  1. Contains mercuric chloride which may cause disposal problems.
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

105
Q
  1. Difficult to prepare in the laboratory.
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

106
Q
  1. May turn white and gelatinous when it begins to dehydrate or when refrigerated.
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

107
Q
  1. Less suitable for concentration procedures.
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

108
Q
  1. Cannot be used with immunoassay detection kits
A

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

109
Q
  1. Stool O and P is a routine laboratory procedure performed for diagnosis
    of intestinal parasitosis
A

TRUE

110
Q
  1. Laxatives such as mineral oil, castor oil, and suppositories may cause the
    formation of crystalline residues that deter proper parasite identification
A

FALSE

111
Q
  1. One may directly scoop up stool from the toilet bowl and submit it for
    examination
A

FALSE

112
Q
  1. A thumb-sized specimen of formed stool is considered sufficient to
    perform routine parasitologic procedures such as O and P.
A

TRUE

113
Q
  1. Ideally, a single specimen is sufficient to conclude whether or not a
    patient has intestinal parasitosis
A

FALSE

114
Q
  1. After treatment, a patient is no longer required to submit a stool sample
    for examination
A

FALSE

115
Q
  1. With the exception of oil-based ones, cathartics allow higher yield of
    parasites, hence better diagnosis of parasitosis
A

TRUE

116
Q
  1. Information on the specimen container should match those that are
    found in the requisition form during submission of a fecal sample
A

TRUE

117
Q
  1. When delay in examination or long transit is expected, stool samples
    need not be preserved
A

FALSE

118
Q
  1. When appropriate chemical preservatives are unavailable, stool
    samples may also be stored in a laboratory refrigerator
A

TRUE

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