Sterlitech Hydrophilic Cellophane for Kato-Katz Kit (34 µm)

The Sterlitech Hydrophilic Cellophane for Kato-Katz Kit is designed for use in the Kato-Katz technique, a standardized method recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the diagnosis and quantification of intestinal helminth eggs in stool samples.

These hydrophilic cellophane strips are pre-treated and ready-to-use, ensuring optimal clearing of fecal debris and reliable visibility of helminth eggs under the microscope.

Key Features

• Hydrophilic coating – promotes uniform clearing of stool samples.
• Standardized thickness (34 µm) – ensures reproducible preparation and examination.
• High transparency – supports accurate detection and egg counting.
• Convenient pack size – 500 tests per kit for high-throughput laboratories.
• Compatible with Kato-Katz kits – validated for use in parasitology diagnostics.

Applications

• Microscopic detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminths (STH):
  • Ascaris lumbricoides
  • Trichuris trichiura
  • Hookworm (Necator americanus, Ancylostoma duodenale)
• Epidemiological surveys and prevalence studies.
• Routine stool examination in public health laboratories.
• Quality assurance in parasitology training and diagnostic labs.

Specifications

The Sterlitech Hydrophilic Cellophane (34 µm) provides laboratories with a reliable, high-quality consumable for the Kato-Katz technique. With consistent thickness, hydrophilic treatment, and compatibility with parasitology workflows, it ensures reproducible, accurate quantification of helminth eggs in stool samples for both clinical diagnosis and large-scale epidemiological surveys.