Test Directory
Fascioliasis - stool microscopy
Containers - Adult
20ml Universal Stool Container
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Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Transport arrangements
Useful in: Suspected infection with Fasciola hepatica - upper abdominal pain, eosinophilia, fever. Found almost worldwide. Rarely seen in UK (associated with wild watercress).
Processed at RIE and SJH. Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C)
Special instructions for collection
Collect 2-3mls of liquid or solid faeces in 20ml Universal stool container. Direct patients to information leaflet 'How should I collect and store a poo (stool) sample?' on NHS.uk website https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/infections/how-should-i-collect-and-store-a-stool-faeces-sample/
How to request
Via Trak (For RIE/WGH select: "Faeces - Micro ADULT WGH/RIE only", for SJH select Faeces- Micro SJH), via request form or via GP comms. Please state request for OCP, symptoms, and travel history and suspected pathogen in the 'clinical details' field.
Availability
0900-1800 (RIE). 0900-1700 (SJH).
Anticipated turnaround
5 - 12 days, depending on clinical details.