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Cryptosporidia

Faeces Container - Brown Container With Specimen Spoon

TestCryptosporidia
Common Abbreviation
Test typeFluorescent microscopy
Sample typeFaeces
Specimen Container TypeFaeces Container - Brown Container With Specimen Spoon
Sample Testing Amount1-2ml liquid faeces, 'walnut' sized semi-formed faeces. If more than one investigation is requested per sample, a larger quantity of the sample is needed.
Stability
Turnaround Time48 hours
LaboratoryScarborough, York
Reference Interval
Additional Notes
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