Microscopic diagnosis of malaria in Kheda district of Gujarat.
A study conducted in 1990 revealed that 2% (range 0.6-4.8) of negative blood smears were mislabelled as positive, and 6.7% of positive blood smears were mislabelled as negative. A result of such mislabelling would be inadequate treatment of a large number of patients. Hence the need to look into the training aspect and system of supervision of laboratory technicians. The present system of cross-checking of blood smears at different levels also needs to be reviewed. A study which could address itself to these needs is indicated.
Gautam
A S
AS
Malaria Research Centre (Field Station), Civil Hospital, Nadiad, India.
Sharma
R C
RC
Bhatt
R M
RM
Gupta
D K
DK
D000328:Adult; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008288:Malaria / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000193:education; D008853:Microscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012621:Seasons