Giardia lamblia
Microbiology
Description
Sample Type
Faeces (Blue top universal container with spoon) or duodenal aspirate
Reference Range
NA
Turnaround Time
Within 2 days
Testing Frequency
As Required
External Notes
Part of routine examination on faeces samples for 'ova, cysts and parasites'. Aspirates and 'string test' sample MUST be transported to the laboratory immediately for examination. Laboratory MUST be informed specimen is coming.
Patient Preparation
Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sample.
See Also
OVA, CYSTS AND PARASITES
Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.
Your contact for this test
Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences
Acting Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology
You are enquiring about
Giardia lamblia