Test/Investigation
Other isolates of clinical significance: Faeces - Ova, Cysts and Parasites
Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation
NNUH (Microbiology)
Comments/Precautions
Cryptosporidium and Giardia sp. Are included on the Gastrointestinal PCR screen. Any other parasites can be screened via Microscopy and/or sent away to the reference laboratory. NB - Correct diagnosis is heavily dependent on clinical information on relevant travel, exposure, activities or hobbies. No testing on Sun/BH without prior arrangement.
Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab
12 to 48Hrs delay refrigerate
Sample type
Faeces (Blue top or other sterile container)
Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD
4 days
If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site
NNUH