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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Tissue / Fluid Parasite Microscopy (Synonym: Strongyloides, Strongyloidiasis, Echinococcus, Echinococcosis, Entamoeba histolytica, Amoebic liver abscess, Amoebic Meningitis, Amoebic Keratitis, Free-Living Amoeba, Amoebiasis, Taenia, Cysticercosis, Neurocysticercosis, Trichinella, Toxoplasma, Onchocerciasis, Eosinophilic Meningitis, O&P, OandP, O and P, OP) | ||
| Test Includes: | Microscopic examination For parasite testing on stool specimens, refer to Stool Parasite Screen and Stool Parasite Microscopy For testing of urine for Schistosomiasis, refer to Urine Schistosoma Microscopy | ||
| Ordering Alert: | History MUST be provided. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4086 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Cyst, Fluid Fluid Tissue | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile plastic container (orange lid) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Collection instructions will depend on the suspected parasite and specimen type and or source. 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 | ||
| Stability and Storage: | Room temperature | ||
| Transportation: | Submit sample as soon as possible. | ||
| 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: | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Apr 2 2025 12:00AM | ||
