Test Directory
Blood for Parasitology Tests
Containers - Adult
Red/Pink Cap
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Volume Range
2ml
Additive per Container
EDTA |
Lithium Heparin (Green Cap)
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Volume Range
20mls |
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Transport arrangements
Store at room temperature.
Special instructions for collection
For information regarding all the parasitology tests available from Hospital of Tropical Diseases, please see their Clinical Parasitology Manual.
Leishmania: for serology a minimum of 0.5mls or serum is required. Serology is not helpful in the diagnosis of cutaneous infections. In mucocutaneous cases, serology is usually seropositive except in early cases. A direct agglutination test, and a rapid antibody detection assay is also provided.
Filariases: 20mls of anti-coagulated blood (green, citrate tube) are required so that the microfilariae can be detected by filtration. A minimum of 0.5mls of serum is also required for a screening filarial ELISA..
| Filaria | Periodicity | Collection Times |
| Wuchereria bancrofti | Nocturnal | 2400-0200 |
| Brugia malayi | Nocturnal | 2400-0200 |
| Loa loa | Diurnal | 1200-1400 |
| Mansonella spp. | No periodicity | Collect anytime |
How to request
Via sample request form.
Availability
This is a referred test so should be sent Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Anticipated turnaround
Up to 28 days.