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Parasite Identification, Intestinal
Test CodeQ1323
Preferred Specimen
Collect specimen (suspect nematode, cestode, trematode or other parasite) in a clean container and transfer to 70% alcohol as soon as possible.
Alternate specimen: Suspect nematode, cestode, trematode or other parasite in 10% formalin
Alternate specimen: Suspect nematode, cestode, trematode or other parasite in 10% formalin
Instructions
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Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Dependent on specimen viability
Refrigerated: Dependent on specimen viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Dependent on specimen viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unpreserved specimens • Specimens obtained within 7 days of treatment with mineral oil, barium, antibiotics, and laxatives
Methodology
Microscopic and Macroscopic Examination • Conventional Identification Techniques
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 1-4 days
Clinical Significance
Some parasitic diseases can be diagnosed by recovering the intact parasite in adult, immature, or larval forms.
