Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Microscopy
Synonyms/Aliases
stool for ova/cyst
Abbreviations
Stool O/C
Type
profile / panel (bundled tests)
Results
Results will be ready after 2 -4 hours
Method
Microscopy
Temp
Transport temprature at room temperature. if >2hour delay is expected before delivery, refrigerate.
Setup
Setup perfomed daily
Pre-analytic Considerations :
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COMPONENTS/ PARAMETERS:
Macroscopic & Microscopic examination of stool.
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out request form fully & legibly. Book with the lab/ confirm reagent availability.
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample Requirements
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. clinical history/ indications required inclusive of results of other diagnostic work-up. concurrent CBC printout or CBC order required. concurrent PBF order/ examination required for optimal hematological assessment.
Sample type
Stool
Container/ preservative
Clean, dry, wide mouthed leak proof container which is labeled.
Sample volume
10 Grams
Rejection criteria
labeling issue (unlabeled/ mislabeled); missing request form; mismatch between request form & sample details; wrong sample type; empty sample containers; soiled diapers.
Other Instructions
Sample can be collected directly into a clean wide mouth container. Alternatively if stool is solid/ semi-solid & the container lid has a spoon or spatula, collection can be done by scooping & transferring part of stool from a potty/ bedpan/ plastic bag (without touching the sides). Toilet paper is unsuitable for collection.
Reference intervals
specified on the report. depends on the parameter e.g. no blood, mucus, ova/cyst seen
Clinical Utility
work-up for Gastroenteritis & suspected parasitic infection.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
N / A