Enterobius infection
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: Sellotape slide or rectal/perianal swab with visible faecal material
Turnaround Time: 2-3 days |
Microscopy for the detection of Enterobius species
Other Comments:
Special instructions - . A sellotape slide should be collected for Enterobius species (threadworm) in the first instance. If a sellotape slide is unobtainable, please send a rectal swab with visible faecal material. Please note, swabs of the peri-anal area without visible faecal matter are not adequate and will be rejected. Relevant clinical data and details of symptoms should be provided. Faecal samples will be rejected.
Collection container : Slide carrier for Sellotape slide available from laboratory.
Sellotape slide: Press Sellotape on to anus first thing in the morning then stick on to glass slide
Swab: Rotate a saline moistened swab around the anus of the patient first thing in the morning
Specimen transport: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible and within 48 hours
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