Ascitic Fluid Microscopy: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Finding, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Collected Ascitic Fluid

Introduction Ascitic fluid microscopy is a laboratory diagnostic method used to examine peritoneal (ascitic) fluid obtained via paracentesis. It helps in identifying cells, microorganisms, and crystals that provide clues about underlying causes such as infection, malignancy, liver disease, or systemic disorders. Principle The principle of …

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Giemsa stain: Introduction, Principle, Reagent Preparation, Staining Procedure, Result Interpretation, Uses, and Keynotes

Leishmania donovani (LD bodies) amastigotes in Giemsa stained smear of bone marrow of a Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) or kala-azar patient

Introduction of Giemsa Stain Giemsa stain is a type Romanowsky stain that stains nuclei and cells. It was initially designed for the detection of malarial parasites in blood smears, but it is also used in histology for routine examination of blood smears. This technique uses for …

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