What semi-automated methods are available to read the concentration sediments?
The traditional sampling approach using pipettes and the preparation of wet smears using glass slides and coverslips can be replaced with a semi-automated sampling and viewing system from DiaSys Corporation. The specimen is drawn through tubing from the mixed concentrated stool sediment into two viewing chambers that fit onto the microscope stage. The quality of the glass is excellent and organism morphology can be easily seen within the viewing chambers. Selection of such a system often depends on the laboratory work load.
