Test Directory
Strongyloides - stool microscopy/culture
Containers - Adult
20ml Universal Stool Container
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Laboratory Site
Transport arrangements
Useful in: Suspected infection with Strongyloides species, indicated by eosinophilia and a suggestive history- cutaneous larva currans, diarrhoea.
Important to consider in immunocompromised with tropical travel history. Can be rarely acquired in the UK.
Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
Samples should NOT be refrigerated
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.