Pseudonyms

Faeces parasites

Collection Requirements

Fresh faeces Please send freshly passed faeces, transferred to laboratory promptly. Please add note "do not refrigerate specimen" on the request form. As Strongyloides larvae are shed intermittently, multiple specimens are required for diagnosis and serum should also be sent for serology.

Tube Colour

Yellow top universal

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Fee

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Notes

Harada culture depends on viability of the larvae and may be falsely negative if specimen is refrigerated or there is delay in transporting to laboratory. Please send freshly passed faeces, transferred to laboratory promptly. Please add note "do not refrigerate specimen" on the request form. As Strongyloides larvae are shed intermittently, multiple specimens are required for diagnosis and serum should also be sent for serology.

Test code: F

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