title: New diagnostics in parasitology.
abstract: The long-overdue introduction of new technology into parasite diagnostics has produced important tests that are now finding a place in clinical laboratories. It is too early to consider abandoning microscopy; the novel technology will run alongside the more traditional techniques for some years to come. Well-trained microscopists, supported by regular continuing professional development and external quality assessment schemes, are still central to the provision of a reliable diagnostic parasitology service.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Parasitology, The Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Mortimer Market, London WC1E 6AU, UK. peter.chiodini@uclh.org
authors.forename: Peter L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Chiodini
mesh_terms: D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D006801:Humans; D007118:Immunoassay; D008853:Microscopy; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
chemical_list: D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic