A modified field stain for rapid staining of thick and thin blood smears

ABSTRACT

A modified Field stain for the rapid and accurate diagnosis of malaria in both thick and thin smears is here described. It is particularly useful in routine laboratory diagnosis and is very economical. Its usefulness may also be taken advantage of in studies of bone marrow, splenic, and brain smears; in other hematological studies; and in staining other haemoprotozoan parasites such as trypanosomes and microfilaria (Conclusion)