Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Angiostrongyliasis

Ordering information:

Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis

Alternate names:

Angiostrongylus serology, Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis serology

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

SSTR

Specimen types:

Blood
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container types:

Serum tube with gel
CSF

Collection Instructions:

Cross-reacts with Filariasis, Strongyloidiasis

History of eating molluscs

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

Twice weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

3-7 days

Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory Notes:

Requires Infectious Diseases approval .

Performed every Monday and Thursday

Contact ICPMR (02) 9845 6600

External Laboratory:

ICPMR (Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research)

External Laboratory details...