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Ova, cysts and parasites

Alternative Names:Parasites
OCP
Strongyloides stercoralis culture
Faeces ova cysts and parasites
Pinworm
Enterobius vermicularis
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:MIP
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Faeces
Aspirate
See Under Collection Instructions
Container Types:
Faecal Collection KitFaecal Collection Kit
Adults Volume or Mass:10 g
Collection & Request Instructions:

Investigations for ova, cysts and parasites are restricted to Outpatients and patients hospitalised for less than 4 days.

See separate entry for cryptosporidium or cyclospora stains. These tests must be requested separately.

Only one (1) faecal sample is required. It must be placed in the fixative contained in the faecal collection kit available from the laboratory.

Strongyloides culture

Pathologist approval is required for Strongyloides stercoralis culture. Phone the laboratory for special collection instructions. Specimens must be labelled URGENT and arrive in Microbiology within 1 hour of collection between 0800 and 1630. Do not refrigerate.

Duodenal aspirates must arrive in Microbiology within 1 hour of collection. Mark specimens URGENT. Do not refrigerate.

 

 

 Mark specimens URGENT.

Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm)

The specimen should be obtained in the morning before showering or using the toilet. Take about 3 cm of transparent cellulose (sticky tape). With the sticky side outwards, press frimly against the perianal and perineal skin. Place the tape in a sealed specimen container. Eggs adhere to the cellulose tape and can be detected microscopically in the laboratory.

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Weekdays
Additional Notes:

The presence of urine, kaolin, magnesia, bismuth, barium, antibiotics, antihelminthics or antiprotozoal substances may interfere with the detection of parasites in faeces.

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