Test Directory
Trichinellosis serology
Containers - Adult
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
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Laboratory Site
Scottish Parasite Diagnostic & Reference Laboratory (SPDRL)
Level 5, New Lister Building
10-16 Alexandra Parade
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
GLASGOW
G4 0SF
10-16 Alexandra Parade
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
GLASGOW
G4 0SF
Telephone: 0141 201-8667
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
London
NW1 2BU
Telephone: 020 3456 7890
Transport arrangements
Useful in: Suspected Trichinella infection - myalgia, eosinophilia, fever.
The sample is sent from the Scottish Parasite Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory (SPDRL) to the Hospital of Tropical Diseases, London, for testing.
Please send to the RIE for forwarding. Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
Store at room temperature.
Special instructions for collection
5-10ml (minimum 1ml) clotted blood/serum (brown cap blood)
How to request
Via trak - 'microbiology serology' - specify symptoms, travel history, and organism to be tested in 'clinical details' field
Availability
This is a referred test so should be sent Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Anticipated turnaround
Up to 28 days