Parameter Included: 1
Parameter Included: 1
Reliable, Ashirwad Hospital, Jaipur
RDCAHP
: Reliable, Ashirwad Hospital, Jaipur
Reliable, Durgapura, Jaipur
RDCDUR
: Reliable, Durgapura, Jaipur
Reliable, Shri Hospital, Jaipur
RDCSHJ
: Reliable, Shri Hospital, Jaipur
Reliable, Corporate Office
RDCCOR
: Reliable, Corporate Office
Reliable, Phcc, Jaipur
RDCPHJ
: Reliable, Phcc, Jaipur
Reliable, Agra Road, Jaipur
RDCARJ
: Reliable, Agra Road, Jaipur
Leishmania is a group of protozoan parasites that cause a vector-borne disease called leishmaniasis. The smear involves collecting a sample, typically by scraping the skin or collecting a bone marrow aspirate, and spreading it on a glass slide. The slide is then treated with a special stain, commonly Giemsa stain, which helps in visualizing the Leishmania parasites. Microscopic examination is then conducted, during which the presence of the parasites can be identified based on their characteristic appearance. The smear test is valuable for diagnosing and monitoring leishmaniasis, enabling healthcare providers to initiate timely treatment and control the spread of the disease.
In this description, we provide a concise overview of the smear for Leishmania procedure. We explain its purpose, which is to detect the presence of Leishmania parasites in biological samples. We mention the typical methods of collecting the sample and the staining technique used to visualize the parasites. The description also highlights the significance of the smear test in diagnosing and monitoring leishmaniasis, emphasizing the importance of timely treatment and disease control. By using clear and straightforward language, the reader can easily understand the purpose and process of a smear for Leishmania.