| EX1506 MICROFILARIA DETECTION |
| Specimen: |
2 air-dried peripheral blood smears (1 thick and 1 thin) OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) Hydrocele fluid. Draw specimen between 12 midnight to 2 am. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
72 hrs |
NA |
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| Method: |
Microscopy |
| Comment: |
Also, see FILARIA ANTIGEN. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Filariasis is a disease resulting from parasitization by thread-like filiform worms called filariae. The embryos circulate in lymphatic tissues and blood as microfilaria leading to Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Elephantiasis, and Tropical eosinophilia. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
The specimen is to be drawn between 12 midnight to 2 am. |
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