Parasite concentration (Faeces)

Test Information

Test Name

Parasite concentration (Faeces)

Synonyms

Faecal parasites ova and cysts; worm identification; Strongyloides; Bilharzia; Blastocystis cysts; Dientamoeba; helminths; helminthes

Department

Microbiology

Price

$60

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Preferred Specimen

Faeces

Testing Location

PLBOP

Turn Around Time

2 days

Clinical Update

Microbiology Clinical Details

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Patient Instructions

Processing Information

Registration Code

FAE

Notes

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

72 hours