Parasitology

PLEASE NOTE: OLS has temporarily suspended all parasitology testing.

The Parasitology Unit of the Microbiology Section performs traditional ova and parasites microscopic examinations on stool collected in 10% formalin. Trichrome staining is no longer performed.

The Unit also:

Processes stool specimens for detection and identification of intestinal parasites which includes, but are not limited to: protozoans, nematodes, cestodes and trematodes (roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes).

Utilizes fluorescent antibody stain for the detection of Giardia and Cryptosporidium oocysts.

Examines cellulose tape mounts for the presence or absence of pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) and pinworm eggs.

Refers blood smears for malaria and other blood parasites to CDC.

Forms and Instructions

Stool Specimen Collection Instructions

Pinworm Specimen Collection Instructions

Parasitology Specimen Collection Kit Request Form

Parasitology Specimen Test Request Submission Form

Parasitology

Forms and Instructions

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