Malaria Dengue

Label pre-cleaned slides (preferably frosted-end) with patient’s name (or other identifier), date and time of collection. Wear gloves. Clean slides with 70 to 90% alcohol and allow to dry. Do not touch the surface of the slide where the blood smear will be made. Select the finger to puncture, usually the middle or ring finger. In infants, puncture the heel.

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