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Specimen Requirements
| Test Requested | Required Requisition(s) | Specimen Type | Minimum Volume | Collection Kit |
Trichinella – Antibody |
Serum |
1.0 ml |
Red top (clotted) tube or serum separator tube (SST) |
|
Trichinella – Microscopy |
Body fluid or tissue specimen (e.g. muscle biopsy) |
1.0ml (fluid) or 0.2mg (tissue) |
Sterile container |
Submission and Collection Notes
Complete all fields of the requisition form.
Important: Specify all the following testing indications on the requisition. Failure to provide this information may result in rejection:
- Exposure to undercooked meat
- Clinical signs or symptoms consistent with trichinellosis
- Eosinophilia, eosinophilic pleocytosis, or ocular lesion(s)
Label the specimen container(s) with the patient’s first and last name, date of collection, and one other unique identifier such as the patient’s date of birth or Health Card Number. For additional information see: Criteria for Acceptance of Patient Specimens. Failure to provide this information may result in test cancellation or testing delay.
CSF antibodies may be detectable in patients with encephalitis, but it is not a validated specimen type for this test and requires approval. If needed, contact PHO’s customer service for information.
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