View source for Tests:Faecal Parasites

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Faecal Parasites}} 

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

Samples received in PVA need to be sent to CHL for analysis
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|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}