Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Microbiology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
MPAR
Test Code (Numeric Code)
2454
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
24 hours
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Microsporidium
Encephalitozoon species
Enterocytozoon bieneusi
Turnaround Time
3 days
Test performed Monday to Friday.
Specimen Type
- Sputum
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
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
Urine and respiratory specimens may also be examined for microsporidia.
Corneal Scrapings : Please send two additional microscope slides with suspected infected tissue smeared for microsporidia requests.
Last updated: 26/03/2026