RVC/FAO guide to Veterinary Parasitology
Baermann technique: Procedure step 5
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Draw off a few millilitres of fluid from the stem of the funnel into a test tube.

Then either:

leave to sediment for at least 30 minutes.

funnel with fluid being drawn offtest tube

Or if a centrifuge is available, the fluid can be drawn into a centrifuge tube and spun at 1000 rpm for 2 minutes.

Sedimentation in test tube

 

Health and Safety

Faeces may contain hazardous pathogens (bacteria, viruses etc). Appropriate hygiene and safety procedures should be employed. Local health and safety regulations should be observed.


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