Figure 3 
USE OF CELLULOSE-TAPE SLIDE PREPARATION 
FOR DIAGNOSIS OF PINWORM INFECTIONS 
a. Cellulose -tape slide preparation 
b Hold slide against tongue depressor one inch 
from end and lift long portion of tope from 
slide 
c Loop tape over end of depressor to expose d. Hold tape and slide ogainst tongue depressor 
gummed surface 
e Press gummed surfaces against several areas f. Replace tape on slide 
of perionol region 
g Smooth tape with cotton or gauze 
Note: Specimens ore best obtoined a 
few hours after the person has retired, 
perhaps at 10 orll P.M , or the first 
thing in the morning before a bowel 
movement or bath. 
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