Parasites (faecal)
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: 3 faecal samples over a period of 10 days Turnaround Time: 2-3 days |
Microscopy for the detection of ova, cysts and parasites
Other Comments:
Collection instructions: Collect specimens in appropriate leak proof container. Specimen may be passed into a clean, dry, disposable bedpan or similar container and transferred into an appropriate CE marked leak proof containers and place in sealed plastic bags
Information required:
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All requests requiring OCP investigation must provide specific clinical details relating to ova, cyst, or parasite infection. Include foreign travel, if applicable, and patient symptoms (e.g. weight loss, eosinophilia, passing a visible worm) to ensure testing is performed.
Samples sent without relevant information will be rejected.
Specimen transport: If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature