RVC/FAO guide to Veterinary Parasitology
McMaster egg counting technique: Purpose
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The McMaster technique is used for demonstrating and counting helminth eggs in faecal samples.

It is the most widely employed method for this purpose.

 

Warning !!!

Although it provides a valuable diagnostic aid, care is needed with interpretation of the data provided as both qualitative and quantitative results can be influenced by a variety of factors.

 

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