Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Faeces Parasitic PCR
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
10th January 2024	Request Group	PPR	MIP
	Registration Instructions	Entamoeba histolytica PCR may be requested on a liver abscess fluid.	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
	External Laboratory	St Vincent's Pathology
	External Transport Instructions	Send at 4'C with Ice Pack
	Frequency	Daily	Twice weekly

Alternative Names:

Faecal Parasitic PCR
Entamoeba histolytica PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

MIP

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