Enteric Parasite Panel (Faeces)

Test Information

Test Name

Enteric Parasite Panel (Faeces)

Synonyms

Giardia; Cryptosporidium; Entamoeba histolytica; amoebic dysentery

Department

Molecular

Price

$95.00

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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Faeces

Testing Location

PLBOP

Microbiology Clinical Details

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Processing Information

Registration Code

PENT - see notes

Notes

Panel include: Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba histolytica.
Testing on hospital patients only and must be approved by Infection Control or ID Physician or Clinical Microbiologist or Gastroenterologist
For Community enteric pathogen screening requests, register FAE

Methodology

Assay Method

Multiplex PCR

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

5 days