Modification of the anal tape method for detection of pinworms in rodents

Lab Anim (NY). 2001 Nov;30(10):54-5. doi: 10.1038/5000134.

Abstract

A modification of Graham's anal tape technique for detection of oxyurid worm eggs involves a coverslip or microscope slide covered with a thin layer of adhesive. The worm eggs stick to the adhesive and can be directly observed under the microscope.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Laboratory
  • Cellophane
  • Enterobiasis / diagnosis*
  • Enterobiasis / veterinary*
  • Enterobius / isolation & purification*
  • Mice / parasitology*
  • Parasite Egg Count*
  • Rodent Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Rodent Diseases / parasitology
  • Specimen Handling

Substances

  • Cellophane