Test Directory

Duodenal/ Jejunal aspirate - for Giardia lamblia

Containers - Adult

Sterile Universal 20ml	Volume Range Up to 20 ml Additive per Container NONE

Containers - Child

Sterile Universal 20ml	Volume Range As adult

Laboratory Site

RIE

51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA

Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900

SJH

Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP

Telephone (Bacteriology): 01506 52 3075 OOH contact RIE

Transport arrangements

Transport as soon as is practicable.

Sample storage arrangements

If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C).

Special instructions for collection

Useful: in patients with suspected Giardia lamblia infection, though stool examination for cysts and/or PCR should be done first. This test can identify Giardia lamblia/duodenalis trophozoites in duodenal fluid.

Duodenal aspirates can be collected using the string test. Please call the lab prior to collection to ensure there is someone available to process the sample.

How to request

Request form.

Availability

Please call the microbiology laboratory prior to testing and sending samples.

Anticipated turnaround

Up to 6 days

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

Telephoned by microbiologist.

General additional information

Giardia lamblia trophozoites are also known as Giardia duodenalis trophozoites