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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Filarial Blood Smear (Synonym: Lymphatic Filariasis, Loa Loa, Loiasis, Wuchereria bancrofti, Mansonella, Mansonellosis, Brugia, Onchocerca volvulus, Onchocercosis, Elephantiasis) | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4077 | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology, Hematology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre Edmonton Base Laboratory | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Refer to:
Microfilarial counts are strongly recommended prior to initiation of diethylcarbazamine (DEC), ivermectin or other anti-filarial therapy. Life-threatening post-treatment reactions have been observed in individuals with high microfilarial burden. Please call the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call to arrange for testing. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jun 29 2023 12:00AM | ||
