Trichuriasis- Trichuris trichiura infection.Trematode disease- Clonorchis sinensis, Fasciola hepatica, Fasciolopsis buski infection.Tapeworm disease- Diphyllobothrium, Hymenolepiasis, Taenia saginata, T.Strongyloidiasis- Strongyloides stercoralis infection.Schistosomiasis- Schistosoma haematobium, S.Hookworm disease- Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus infection.Enterobiasis- Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) infection.Cryptosporidiosis- Cryptosporidium parvum infection.Blastocystis- Blastocystis hominis infection.Ascariasis- Ascaris lumbricoides infection.Amebiasis- Entamoeba histolytica infection.Potential diagnosis Positive findings in: Assist in the diagnosis of parasitic infestation.Some parasites are nonpathogenic others, such as protozoa and worms, can cause serious illness. Sources: Bladder, brain, colon, intestine, liver, lymph node, lung, muscle, rectal, spleenĬollection Instructions: Place specimen in 1 to 2 drops of sterile saline to keep tissue moist.This test evaluates stool for the presence of intestinal parasites and their eggs. Source: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, sputum
Label both specimens, bag together, and send refrigerate as one collection. Place other half of collection in a sterile container.ģ. Place half of collection into preservative (Ecofix or PVA and Formalin) in a ratio of 1:1.Ģ. Sources: Abdominal, ascites, brain, cyst, (also specify location of cyst) liver, lymphatic, peritoneal, splenicġ. Specimen Type: Fluid, abscess, drainage material If submitting slides with EDTA tube, label and bag specimens together. Bone marrow and/or slides will be accepted for this test.Ģ. Indicate source on the label of the specimen.Ĭontainer/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) and/or slidesġ. Specify on the order if a specific parasite is suspected. If scabies is suspected, submit skin scrapings and order PARID / Parasite Identification, Varies.ĭuodenal aspirates, small bowel aspirates, or colonic washings should be placed in Ecofix in a ratio of 1:1 and order OAP / Ova and Parasite, Concentrate and Permanent Smear, Microscopy, Feces.įor preserved stool analysis, order OAP / Ova and Parasite, Concentrate and Permanent Smear, Microscopy, Feces. Urine specimens should be sent for SHUR / Schistosoma Exam, Random, Urine or TVRNA / Trichomonas vaginalis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies as applicable. Perianal skin sampling using clear cellophane tape or a SWUBE device is required for this test. If pinworm is suspected, order PINW / Pinworm Exam, Perianal. For feces or urine, order LCMSP / Microsporidia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies For non-stool/non-urine specimen, order MTBS / Microsporidia Stain, Varies
If specimens are suspected of containing tapeworm segments or other adult worms or worm segments, the suspected worm should be placed in 70% alcohol and order PARID / Parasite Identification, Varies.
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