This device is produced for the processing of fecal sample in the aid of concentrating fecal ova/parasite for microscopic examination. Each kit contains 25 sets of the device for processing 25 fecal samples.

Background
Fecal sample ova/parasite concentration is a routine procedure for improving the detection rate or reducing the false negative results. Traditionally, the concentration procedure used in laboratoriesrequires the use of either an ether or an ethyl acetate as a lipid removing agent and formalin as a fixative. The process involves the use of either expensive brass sieves or the use of tea strainers as the filter element. Wherein, tea strainers have a very open pore structure of at least 600 micron and due to the shape of the strainer, it is a non-linear pore size. The fecal matter is filtered directly through these meshes in a dead stop manner, and hence, there is the tendency for occlusion of the filter. There is also a formation of a secondary filter layer, which retains eggs and allows the extrusion of particles (particularly fibers) into the sediment. The net result is a reduction in egg yield and in sample clarity.

This kit is CE marked for in-vitro diagnostics in Europe.