Sputum Examination OVA & Parasites Test Cost & Procedure

Nanoscopy appraisal of sputum is utilized in remembering Paragonimus westermani eggshells, Strongyloides stercoralis nymphs, Ascaris lumbricoides nymphs and hookworm nymphs. Sputum should be acquired from the lower respiratory passages instead of a sample containing mainly saliva.

Sputum examination ova & parasites

Examination Details

Quiz Specifications

Specialty: Medic

Ingredients:

Department: Clinical Pathology

Exporting Stability: Room Temperature: 120 min, cooled storage:2days, chilled: NA

PreTest Information

No particular preparation

Ova and Parasites Examination

Exhibition Procedure:

Sputum: If paragonimiasis is assumed, yield instance in ten percent formalin.

Specimen needed:

Special Instructions: Include any relevant clinical and travel history on the examination requisition layout.

Patient Preparation: Usual sterilized procedure

Type: Sputum

Container/Tube: O & P carrier receptacle with formalin and PVA.

Sample Volume: three to four mL sputum

Minimum Volume: three mL

Storage: Store samples at room temperature.

Rejection Criteria:

Because parasite morphology will not be conserved, specimens sent in diapers or tissue articles are not permissible to the laboratory because of the hazard to lab personnel.

Grossly discharged samples may not be processed.

Specimens containing interfering implications will not optimally outcome.

Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy linking  specimen and examination request label; passed away carrier appliance

Instance not receiving in O & P preservative transport containers with formalin and PVA

Use:

This assessment is used to restrict the detection of parasitic infestation. It comprises the amount of matter and examination of specimens for ova and parasites by conventional iodine . This examination will not catch sight of Cryptosporidium or Cyclospora cayetanensis.

Limitations

One unfortunate consequence does not rule out the likelihood of parasitic infestation. Stool inspection for Giardia may be tragic in the premature phase of illness, in patients who alleviate organisms cyclically, and in established infections.

Contraindications

Administration of barium, bismuth, Metamucil®, castor oil, mineral oil, tetracycline therapy, administration of antiamebic drugs within one week before the test. Purgation is contraindicated for pregnancy, ulcerative colitis, cardiovascular disease, a child younger than five years of age, appendicitis, or possible appendicitis.

Methodology:

Formalin concentrate and trichome stain

Reference Values:

No parasites seen