Faecal Parasites

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Tests:Faecal Parasites
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Synonym(s) Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Ova/Cysts/Parasites, OCP
Specimen 5g Faeces in sterile container
Paediatric Specimen 5g Faeces in sterile container
Add-on conditions Contact Microbiology to discuss
Test Availability Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
Turnaround Time Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 1 - 2 days
Where analysed Hastings
Department Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
Registration Code GCAG
Deletion Code 2300
Useful Information Pathogens included: Giadia, Cryptosporidium and Entamoeba.

Tested by PCR analysis.

Samples received in PVA need to be sent to CHL for analysis

Measurement Uncertainty N/A