<prompt> Band shaped trophozoites are seen in -P. ovaleP. vivaxP. falciparumP. malariae  <response>: Band shaped trophozoites are seen in P. malariae. In other three ring form are seen in late trophozoite stage. Microscopic Tests for Malaria: 1. Examination of peripheral blood smears thin and thick blood films: Gold standard method: Thick smear: used for quantification and malaria pigment detection Thin smears: Used for speciation, Late trophozoite band like slightly amoeboid of P. malariae can be demonstrated. P. malariae trophozoites have compact cytoplasm and a large chromatin dot. Occasional band forms andor basket forms with coarse, dark-brown pigment can be seen. Quantitative Buffy coat examination QBC Rapid method for detection of parasites Band-form trophozoites in a thin smear Basket-form trophozoites in a thin smear 