Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Faeces Parasitic PCR
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
15th March 2023	Alternative names	Faecal Parasitic PCR	Faecal Parasitic PCR, Entamoeba histolytica PCR
	Preferred Specimen Type	Faeces	Faeces Fluid

Alternative Names:

Faecal Parasitic PCR
Entamoeba histolytica PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

STV

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

Entamoeba histolytica PCR may be requested on a liver abscess fluid.

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:

Daily

External Laboratory:

St Vincent's Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack