Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Pathology staff view

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 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%20access.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 a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW