A comparison between formol saline and Mirsky's fluid as fixatives for nematodes |
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Authors: | M B Lancaster B Timms |
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Institution: | (1) Central Veterinary Laboratory, New Haw, KT15 3NB Weybridge, Surrey, UK |
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Abstract: | In order to evaluate the fixing properties of Mirsky's fluid on nematodes, a comparison was made with formaldehyde. On two occasions, nematodes recovered from the abomasa of calves were fixed in each of three of the following fluids: 5% formol saline, 10% formol saline, 5% Mirsky's fluid and 10% Mirsky's fluid. Based on measurements of length and microscopical examination of over 800 nematodes on each occasion, the authors concluded that Mirsky's fluid conferred no advantages over 5% formol saline or 10% formol saline for fixing nematodes. |
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