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anyone in here do their own fecal exams ?

maclen Sep 09, 2004 01:27 PM

if so where do you learn to do it on the web?? is it hard?? how powerful of a microscope do you need?? thanks
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alphadragon Sep 09, 2004 05:29 PM

>>Yes I do my own fecals. I learned in my undergrad coursework (Medical Parasitology). I am not sure how hard it would be for you to recognize the ova and protozoans. I am so used to doing it so I really do not know how hard it would be able to learn if you are not coming from a science background. As far as the Objectives you would need I would suggest a 10X and maybe a 40X, but your eyepiece(ocular) has to be 10X. Veronica at www.beautifuldragons.com has all the supplies and an identification chart that will help you. I would look there first!! Good Look.
-Randy
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