Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:	Ova and Parasites - Aspirate, Duodenal - Calgary Zone
Test Code:	M OP
Primary Container:	Sterile Container
Specimen Collection Requirements:	Submit a minimum of 1 mL specimen in a sterile container.
Processing:	Store specimen at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate. Transport STAT to hospital laboratory to ensure specimen is received within 15 minutes from collection. All aspirates for ova and parasite examination MUST be received in Microbiology at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) within 1 hour of receipt in the hospital laboratory. .
Testing Schedule:	Test performed on a daily basis.

Testing Area:	Microbiology

Performing Site:	Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Additional Test Information:	If specimen cannot be transported STAT: aseptically remove a small portion of sample (approximately 1 mL) in a dry sterile container in original container, estimate the amount of specimen left and add 3 parts of SAF (sodium acetate/acetic acid/formalin) fixative to 1 part specimen note the volume of specimen and SAF on the requisition. Screen for Giardia routinely performed. Both bacterial culture and parasitic examination are performed when a bacterial culture is ordered. If only parasites are requested, a bacterial culture is NOT performed.

Last Updated On:	Sunday, May 10, 2020

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