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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, Tissue and/or Fluid (Synonym: O&P, OandP, O and P, OP, urine microscopy, Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosomiasis, Bilharzia, Strongyloides, Strongyloidiasis, Echinococcus, Echinococcosis, Entamoeba histolytica, Amoebic liver abscess, Amoebic Meningitis, Amoebic Keratitis, Free-Living Amoeba, Amoebiasis,Taenia solium, Cysticercosis/Neurocysticercosis, Trichinella, Toxoplasma, Onchocerciasis, Eosinophilic Meningitis) | ||
| Test Includes: | For tests other than urinary Schistosomiasis, consult the microbiologist-on-call for the applicable zone (see Performing Site, below) before ordering or collecting specimen. For parasite testing on stool specimens, refer to Stool Parasite Screen and Ova and Parasites, Stool | ||
| Ordering Alert: | History MUST be provided. Use the Parasite History Form for community patients, or indicate history with Connect Care order. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4086 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Urine Cyst, Fluid Fluid Tissue | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile plastic container (orange lid) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Urine microscopy for Schistosoma haematobium
For other specimens, collection instructions will depend on the suspected parasite. Consult the microbiologist-on-call for the applicable zone (see Performing Site, below) before collection. | ||
| Test Resources: | Order in Connect Care, or use Community Microbiology Requisition - 20571 and Parasite History Form | ||
| Stability and Storage: | Room temperature | ||
| Transportation: | Submit sample as soon as possible. Urine must be received in the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Edmonton) (for Edmonton, Central and North Zones) Calgary Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (for Calgary and South Zones) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Depending on the suspected parasite, NAT/PCR or serologic testing may be available. Consult the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, October 21, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jun 18 2024 12:00AM | ||
