Strongyoloides serology

About This Test

Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology

Requirement:

4ml clotted blood (1ml if paediatric)

Please provide clinical details of why testing is required

Turnaround Time:

7-10 days

Serological diagnosis of Strongyloides infection by antibody detection

If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 24 hours are undesirable

Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis

Reference Laboratory: Hospital of Tropical Diseases