This week, it was announced that work to improve HIV outcomes at Croydon Hospital was awarded ‘Top Global Winner’ at the UNIVANTS 2021 awards. The work focused on the introduction of ‘opt-out’ HIV testing in the Emergency Department at Croydon Hospital, with a sustained rate of 97% over 18 months, setting an international gold standard. […]
Strongyloides Ova, Cysts and Parasites(OCP)
Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
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Reporting frequency | TAT - Sample should be processed within 1/2 hour of being taken |
Collection conditions
Discuss investigation with Microbiology consultants before taking sample and then alert the lab ASAP to the arrival of the Hotstool. If Strongyloides infestation is suspected a fresh hot stool should be received within ½ hour of excretion
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