Fig. 2From: Application of magnetic cytosmear for the estimation of Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte density and detection of asexual stages in asymptomatic childrenMDM apparatus used in the field study. a Note five-channel sample flow arrangement operated by a syringe pump and a programmable controller. The flow channel assembly is pressed against the permanent magnet (painted blue) using four wing nuts. b Five blood samples visible inside 1 mL syringes prior to being pumped back into to the collection tubes (bottom) through the flow channel pressed against the magnet. The weight of the system is estimated at less than 3 kgBack to article page