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Faeces - Strongyloides Culture

Alternate Names	Strongyloides, Parasites
Cerner Test Name	F & FAIMP
Laboratory	Microbiology
Specimen	Faeces
Container	Faecal Pot (Brown topped)
Collection Instructions	Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Additional Collection Instructions	Approximately 2 gram (2 mL) minimum (walnut sized) specimen required. Send to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection, ideally within 4 hours. Do not refrigerate. Two stool specimens collected within any 7-day period should be submitted in faecal containers. Strongyloides serology should also be performed.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	As required

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Test Code	F
Container ID	CM, CMS
Opt. Specimen	None
Opt. Container	None
Storage Instructions	Store specimen at room temperature
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature