Useful For: Suspected infection with Entamoeba histolytica/dispar. Found almost worldwide. Endemic in tropics. Symptoms range from mild diarrhoea to amoebic dysentery. Can cause liver abscess. Stool samples should also be sent in suspected cases of amoebiasis as serology may miss cases (see amoebiasis - stool PCR).

Processed at the Scottish Parasite Diagnostic & Reference Laboratory (SPDRL), Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Please send to the RIE for forwarding. Transport as soon as is practicable.