Microsporidia (Faeces)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2033

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Microsporidium
Encephalitozoon species
Enterocytozoon bieneusi

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test performed Monday to Friday.

Specimen Type

  • Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Pre-testing Requirements

Please indicate relevant clinical details (eg. HIV status, immune status etc)
Immunocompetent patients will not be tested without prior consultation with the Clinical Microbiologist or registrar

Additional Specimen Information

A minimum of 1 g is required

Last updated: 26/03/2026