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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Microsporidia (Synonym: Microsporidium, Microsporidiosis) | ||
| Pathogen: | Microsporidium spp. Including Nosema spp., Encephalitozoon spp., Enterocytozoon spp., Pleistophora spp., etc | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Testing performed on specimens from immunocompromised patients only. Clearly indicate clinical history and immunocompromised status on requisition. Test will not be performed unless clinical information is provided. | ||
| Test Includes: | Microscopy | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB44980 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Feces in SAF preservative Tissue in sterile container | ||
| Processing: | Emulsify feces in SAF preservative immediately after collection | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 48 hours | ||
| Testing Area: | Parasitology | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Edmonton and Calgary) | ||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, July 19, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jul 17 2024 12:00AM | ||
