Parasite ID

Pathology category

Microbiology

Code

PARA

Referral code

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Test information

This test is not currently UKAS accredited.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Any materials used in taking these samples must be discarded in an approved clinical waste and/or sharps container.If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 h are undesirable. If specimen of tissue/biopsy is small, place it in sterile water to prevent desiccation. For urine samples that cannot be examined within an hour of collection, it is advisable to add 1mL of undiluted formalin to preserve any eggs that may be present.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Sterile 30ml plain universal white topped

Special requirements

Worms, ticks, mites

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

1 day

TAT Inpatient

TAT GP/Outpatient

1 day

Referral lab

Local