The Graham Test
What is it?
E. vermicularis is a small parasitic nematode of man popularly known as oxyurium or pinworm.
It causes the intestinal disease known as oxiuriasis or enterobiasis. The diagnosis in the laboratory of the presence of pinworms is made by the recovery of the eggs of the perianal area by using the Graham Test and its subsequent microscopic identification. Samples should be collected for 3 consecutive days to be representative.
It causes the intestinal disease known as oxiuriasis or enterobiasis. The diagnosis in the laboratory of the presence of pinworms is made by the recovery of the eggs of the perianal area by using the Graham Test and its subsequent microscopic identification. Samples should be collected for 3 consecutive days to be representative.
It is a system composed of three glass slides with adhesive tape, ready for use, included in a plastic box that protects
them during transportation. It also includes a device (cap) of plastic material, flexible and smooth, which is attached
to one end of the slide to facilitate the taking of the sample.
them during transportation. It also includes a device (cap) of plastic material, flexible and smooth, which is attached
to one end of the slide to facilitate the taking of the sample.
Features:
- Safe and Easy system
- Simplifies the sampling process
- Avoids patient contact with glass, reducing chance of cuts or accidents. (45º frosted corners)
- Avoids contamination by avoiding direct contact with perianal area.
- Glass slides resistant to scratches, with full display surface (no matte areas ).
- CE IVD Marked
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