Fecal Floatation/ Sedimentation

Question 1

What is a type of concentration diagnostic test

Answer 1

Fecal Floatation

Question 2

What concept is fecal floatation based on

Answer 2

Specific gravity differences

Question 3

Specific gravity range of typical solution

Answer 3

1.2 - 1.25

Question 4

Specific gravity range of ova, cysts, and larva

Answer 4

1.1 - 1.2

Question 5

Specific gravity of fecal material

Answer 5

greater than or equal to 1.3

Question 6

What are four common solutions for fecal floatation

Answer 6

1. Sugar (sheather)
2. Sodium Nitrate**
3. Zinc Sulfate
4. Magnesium Sulfate

Question 7

Fecal sample amount for fecal floatation

Answer 7

2-5 grams