A new automated method to improve blood slide staining using fan-assisted drying for better laboratory results

Innovative Staining Techniques for Improved Leishman Staining Fan Assisted Drying - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/104416

Enrollment

100

Registered

2026-02-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: A90-A99- Arthropod-borne viral fevers and viral hemorrhagic fevers

Interventions

Intervention1: automated slide staining: staining the slides using Fan assisted drying,Controlled airflow,Drainage system Sensor based automation,Motorized slide movement for a period of 2 months Cont

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Standard glass slides (75 25 mm),Prefixed blood smears,Clean, crack-free slides

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Non-standard slides,Damaged or contaminated slides,Uneven smears

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
User convenience & workflow efficiency,Reduction in manual handling errors,Turnaround time improvementTimepoint: baseline, 4 weeks	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement in staining uniformity,Reduction in drying time,Reduction in artifacts Slide quality assessment by microscopyTimepoint: baseline, 4 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sulochana

Saveetha medical college hospital

sulochanamaster@gmail.com8838877983

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026