Parasitology

Pinworm Eggs in Stool: Lugol's Solution and Kato Method

Microscopic detection of pinworm eggs (Enterobius vermicularis) in stool. Morphology of eggs in Lugol's solution preparations and thick smears using the Kato method.

⚠ Pinworm eggs in stool. Lugol’s solution and Kato preparations.

Photos kindly provided by Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics Physician, Irina Selivanova LLC “Citilab-Ural”, Yekaterinburg