The buffy coat method: a tool for detection of blood parasites without staining procedures
Abstract Background Blood parasites belonging to the Apicomplexa, Trypanosomatidae and Filarioidea are widespread in birds and have been studied extensively. Microscopical examination (ME) of stained blood films remains the gold standard method for the detection of these infections in birds, particu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-3984-8 |