Microbiology
| Full details for "Microsporidiosis PCR". | |
|---|---|
Name |
Microsporidiosis PCR |
Alternative name/Profile |
Microsporidia / Anncaliia / Enterocytozoon species / Septata / Enterocytozoon bieneusi / Encephalitozoon intestinalis / Pleistophora species / Trachipleistophora species / T. hominis / T. anthropopthera / Nosema species / Encephalitozoon / E. cuniculi / E. hellem / P. ronneafiei / Anncaliia species / Brachiola species / A. vesicularum / A. algerae / Vittaforma cornea / Anncaliia algerae |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
PCR |
Specimen type |
Unfixed stool, tissue and urine samples |
Sample type |
|
Sample container & volume |
Sterile universal container |
Frequency of analysis |
By arrangement |
Turnaround time |
28 Days |
Availability |
|
Notes |
Microsporidiosis is an opportunistic disease typically affecting immunocompromised patients. Microsporidia have now been re-classified as fungi and consist of several species. Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon intestinalis are most commonly found in the small intestine, whereas Encephalitozoon cuniculi may be systemic in location. Encephalitozoon hellem may present as cause of ocular lesions or keratitis. Although rare, Trachipleistophora hominis may be detected in muscle biopsies by PCR and microscopy, and Vittaforma corneae in ocular samples (including corneal scrapes) for investigation of keratitis Routine examination for ova and parasites does not usually detect microsporidia spores. Stool samples for the molecular test must NOT be in any fixative as this may cause false negatives. Please note this test has not been validated on tissues and urines but will still be performed upon request. Serology is NOT available for these parasites. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately Specimens are sent to the Department of Clinical Parasitology, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Mortimer Market, Capper Street, London WC1E 6JB Tel: 0044 203447518 |
Related links |
|
Reference range |
|
Last updated |
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:40:48 GMT |