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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: | Ova and Parasites, Stool (Synonym: O&P, OP, stool microscopy, Ascaris/Ascariasis, Taenia/Taeniasis, Strongyloides/Strongyloidiasis, Cyclospora, Blastocystis) | ||
| Test Includes: | Microscopic examination for additional parasites. This testing is only performed if appropriate clinical history is provided and two stool specimen submitted (with and without SAF fixative). If clinical history is not provided, the specimen will be screened by PCR for protozoal parasites (Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba). Refer to Stool Parasite Screen For specimens other than stool, refer to Ova and Parasites, Tissue and/or Fluid | ||
| Ordering Alert: | History must be provided. Use the Parasite History Form for community patients, or indicate history with Connect Care order. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB258 - Stool Parasite Screen and LAB95501 - Ova and Parasites, Stool | ||
| Specimen Type: | Stool | ||
| Specimen Source: | Stool Stoma | ||
| Primary Container: | SAF fixative transport device - PLUS - a 60 mL sterile, plastic container Note:
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| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Patient Instructions, Sample Handling, and Safety Information Adequate mixing of the stool specimen in SAF is critical for optimal preservation. For two weeks prior to collection, avoid laxative, bismuth, barium sulphate, antacids, antibiotics, anti-diarrheal drugs, or enemas. Stool must not be contaminated with urine, water, or other contaminants (mineral oil, vagisil, nystatin cream, spermicidal lubricant). Parasite shedding in stool is variable. Three stools, taken at 2-3 day intervals, may be required for optimal recovery. | ||
| Test Resources: | Order in Connect Care, or use Community Microbiology Requisition - 20571 and Parasite History Form | ||
| Stability and Storage: | Transport the specimen and requisition to the testing laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Unpreserved stool, less than 2 hours old, may be transferred to SAF. If delivery to the laboratory is delayed, refrigerate specimen for a maximum of 24 hours. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Calgary Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (for Calgary and South Zones) Edmonton Base Lab (for Edmonton, Central and North Zones) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Specimens will not be processed if:
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| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | ||
