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Stool microscopy (Ova/cysts/parasites)

Test Code:

BA0092

Specimen Container

Wide mouth sterile container

Specimen Requirement

Fresh stool, 5g or the equivalent of a teaspoonful

Specimen Storage / Transport

Stool transported in screw-capped container to the laboratory within two hours.

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

8 - 48 hours

Reference Value(s)

Trophozoites/Cyst/Ova/Larva reported; No Ova, cyst, trophozoites seen

Testing Laboratory Location

SGH

Laboratory

Microbiology

Contact Number

6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

Monday - Saturday

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Specimens taken more than 72 hours after hospitalisation may not be appropriate.

Change History Notes

  • 11 Aug 2021 4:00 PM

    Updated Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport, TAT, Reference Value(s), Day and Time Performed, Additional Information.

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Last updated on 17 Nov 2021