CHOLESTEROL-LECITHIN FLOCCULATION TEST FOR SCHISTOSOMIASIS

Duration: 9 min

Creator: National Medical Audiovisual Center (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare)

Color: Color

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Presents the technique for preparing cholesterol-lecithin cercarial antigen and performing the Anderson schistosoma slide flocculation test for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis. Necessary equipment and reagents are indicated and the preparation of the test antigen is shown in detail. Performance and reading of the test are shown.