In live blood analysis, a Darkfield microscope is used. It is a standard microscope that is fitted with a different illumination system. Instead of shining light directly through the sample, a light condenser illuminates objects from the side. This makes the sample appear to glow against a black background and allows fine structures like cells and microorganisms to remain visible.
In a Darkfield examination the image from under the microscope is magnified onto a screen for the patient to see.
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