![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
A simple technique for staining of platyhelminths with the lactophnol cotton blue stain
Joint Authors
al-Azzazi, Usamah M. E.
Hunaydi, Adawiyah A. M.
Source
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Issue
Vol. 43, Issue 2 (31 Aug. 2013), pp.419-423, 5 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Date
2013-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This paper describes a simple technique for staining of flatworms using lactophenol cotton blue (LPCB).
The staining was tested on 2 trematode species: Heterophyes heterophyes and Mesostephanus appendiculatus, and one cestode: Diplopylidium acanthotetra, which were collected from the intestine of stray cats in Kuwait.
The specimens were mounted in a small amount of the LPCB stain on a clean slide for 2-3 minutes before covering with a cover slip.
The technique rapidly and clearly differentiated the internal structures of the helminthes.
Its speed and simplicity are advantages over other staining methods.
It is easily used in wide-scale surveys where a large number of platyhelminths have to be identified and it is suitable for field studies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hunaydi, Adawiyah A. M.& al-Azzazi, Usamah M. E.. 2013. A simple technique for staining of platyhelminths with the lactophnol cotton blue stain. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology،Vol. 43, no. 2, pp.419-423.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-347208
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hunaydi, Adawiyah A. M.& al-Azzazi, Usamah M. E.. A simple technique for staining of platyhelminths with the lactophnol cotton blue stain. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 43, no. 2 (Aug. 2013), pp.419-423.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-347208
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hunaydi, Adawiyah A. M.& al-Azzazi, Usamah M. E.. A simple technique for staining of platyhelminths with the lactophnol cotton blue stain. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2013. Vol. 43, no. 2, pp.419-423.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-347208
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p.422-423
Record ID
BIM-347208