Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Faeces Parasitic PCR
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
10th January 2024	Request Group	PPR	MIP
	Frequency	Daily	Twice weekly

Alternative Names:

Faecal Parasitic PCR
Entamoeba histolytica PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

MIP

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

Entamoeba histolytica PCR may be requested on a liver abscess fluid. This is done at St Vincents.

All faecal specimens where PCR is requested are to be given to Microbiology

Specimen Types:

Faeces
Fluid

Container Types:

Faecal (Brown Top) Container

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

USEFUL LINKS

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