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Test & Collection Guide

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Duodenal Aspirate

Ordering information:

For Parasites study, please order "Faeces Ova, cyst, parasites" test through EMR, add "Duodenal Aspirate sample" in the "Order comment"

Laboratory:
Microbiology
Specimen types:
Aspirate
Container types:
Sterile JarSterile Jar
Collection Instructions:

Place aspirate in a sterile container, and take directly to the laboratory for examination for Giardia lamblia (G. intestinalis) and Strongyloides stercoralis

Transport at room temperature to the Laboratory

Take immediately to microbiology for processing.

 

 

Notes:

Cultures for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria can be made after discussion with the laboratory

Microbiology laboratory: 9895 3475

Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
2-7 days

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20user%20Form%20LIS.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for Consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

Printable Pathology request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/2025%20A5%20referral%20slip_2%20pages.docx

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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Test & Collection Guide