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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: | Echinococcus granulosus Serology (Referred Test) (Synonym: Hydatid Disease, Cystic Echinococcosus, Echinococcal) | ||
| Pathogen: | Echinococcus granulosus | ||
| Test Includes: | Serology | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB1234 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: 5 mL GOLD SST Pediatric: 2 mL RED | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 3 weeks | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred out | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Referred to National Reference Centre for Parasitology. Sensitivity of the test depends on cyst location, integrity, and vitality. False serology positives are seen in other helminth infections, as well as cirrhosis or cancer of the liver. False negative results are common in extrahepatic lesions. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jul 1 2024 12:00AM | ||
