Ova, cysts and parasite microscopy

Ova Cyst and parasite screen (Comment needed for what specific parasite is being looked for)

Microbiology

Parasite infection

Unfixed faeces sample

Some ova, cysts and parasites cannot be excluded from a single sample and so sequential stool testing may be necessary. Please discuss with the Microbiology Clinicians (see details above) for guidance. Worms and worm segments: Adult worms and tapeworm segments should be sent without preservative in a sterile universal container. If there is likely to be a delay of more than 24 hours, then 10% formol water should be added to the specimen

2 days

Parasitology

Yes