Ova Cysts and Parasites

Test/Investigation

Ova Cysts and Parasites

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH (Microbiology)

Comments/Precautions

1 ml formalin must be added to the urine if a delay of >1hour transportation to the laboratory is likely.

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

12 to 24hr delay - store at room temp

Sample type

Urine

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

4 days