Fecal examination

Objective

• To diagnose the eggs of parasites.
• To know the extent of burden of parasites.
• For research purposes.
• For separation and cultivation of eggs.

Material required

• Petri dish
• Spatula
• Water
• Microscope
• Slides
• Coverslips
• Fresh fecal sample

Procedure

• Mix a small amount of fecal sample with water in a petri dish.
• Place a small drop of a mixture, free from debris, on the slide.
• Place coverslip on it.
• Observe under a microscope.
• Identify the eggs.

Eggs: Eggs are double membranous and free from debris or water bubble. Their margins are smooth, not irregular.