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
MicrobiologyAvailability
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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