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Microbiology

Notes

  • The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
  • Amoebic antibodies may be helpful in the diagnosis of deep seated infections such as abcesses
  • For diagnosis of amoebic dysentry, please send faeces for parasitology

Sample requirements

Serum - paired samples not required. 8.5ml of blood taken into a plain gel tube: 

5ml gold tube




Required information

  • Relevant clinical details
  • Travel history

Storage/transport

Store at fridge temperature

Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature

Turnaround time

Sent to a National Reference Centre

10 - 14 days