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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: | Filarial Blood Smear | ||
| Performing Site: | DynaLIFE Medical Labs | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Refer to:
Microfilarial counts are strongly recommended prior to initiation of diethylcarbazamine (DEC), ivermectin or other anti-filarial therapy. Life-threatening post-treatment reactions have been observed in individuals with high microfilarial burden. Please call the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call to arrange for testing. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jun 29 2023 12:00AM | ||
