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Cysticercosis
EPIC
Cysticercosis - Serology
Section
Microbiology
Clinical indications
Parasite infection
Specimen requirement
1ml clotted blood. Brown, serum gel bottle. (0.5ml serum required)
Dispatch and handling instructions
Please note: Intestinal infections with Taenia solium or saginata will usually give negative results by Serology. Please contact the Microbiology clinical staff for further information
Turnaround time
7 to 10 days
Synonym
Parasitology
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes