Microbiology
| Full details for "Cryptosporidium detection". | |
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Name |
Cryptosporidium detection |
Alternative name/Profile |
Cryptosporidiosis /Faeces/ Ova, cysts and parasites / OCP / Gastrointestinal tract infection / Diarrhoea/ Enteric pathogens |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Faeces |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Sterile universal container filled to between ¼ and ½ full. Please do not fill to the brim |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily-Monday to Friday |
Turnaround time |
2 days |
Availability |
Daily- Monday to Friday |
Notes |
Detection of Cryptosporidium is now performed routinely on all faecal samples sent for faecal pathogen investigation by molecular assay using the EntericBio Gastro panel 2 |
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Last updated |
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:36:57 IST |