parasitological examination of stool – direct
Which test do we use?
Microscopic examination
Sampling instructions
Provide at least 10 grams of non-fixated stool samples in a clean recipient.
Storage conditions
The stool samples should preferably be fresh on arrival at the laboratory. To detect Entamoeba histolytica the sample has to be no older than 20 minutes before it arrival at the laboratory.
Important advice
If it is not possible to immediately send the stool samples to the laboratory, the samples can be fixated in SAF.
Frequence
Daily
Reference values
Negative
Delivery time of the result
On average: 2 days
Accredited
Yes
ISO 15189 – Belac 147-MED
RIZIV-code
Laatste wijziging op: 19/01/2022