Test Directory
Skin snips for Onchocerca volvulus microscopy
Containers - Adult
20ml Sterile Universal Container
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Laboratory Site
10-16 Alexandra Parade
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
GLASGOW
G4 0SF
Transport arrangements
Useful in: Patients with eosinophilia who have travelled to a filarial endemic area. Other symptoms/signs are river blindness/eye invovlement, skin nodules on buttocks/shoulders. Exposure in Africa, South America.
Sample storage arrangements
Samples should NOT be refrigerated following collection
Special instructions for collection
Samples to be collected by an Infection Specialist.
Contact SPDRL prior to sampling on 0141 242 9631.
How to request
Please discuss with an Infection Specialist to arrange this test.
Request using paper form.
To ensure appropriate/timely sendaway process please notify Microbiology Office of test on loth.microbiologyoffice@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Availability
This is a referred test and should be sent after discussion with the Microbiology Office (loth.microbiologyoffice@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk).
Anticipated turnaround
3 days from receipt of sample at SPDRL.