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Acanthamoeba: microscopy and culture
EPIC
Acanthamoeba: (Comment Microscopy and Culture)
Section
Microbiology
Clinical indications
Parasite infection
Specimen requirement
Contact lens and/or wash fluids corneal scrapes, biopsies, swabs
Dispatch and handling instructions
Contact the laboratory to arrange the test in advance. Special transport media requirement. Needs discussion with Microbiology medical staff
Turnaround time
5-7 days, all positive results telephoned in interim
Synonym
Parasitology
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes