Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Microbiology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
FC
Test Code (Numeric Code)
2033
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Ambient
Sample Stability
24 Hours
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Cryptosporidium
Faeces
Faeces Culture
Giardia
Intestinal Parasites
Ova, Cysts, and Parasites
Amoeba
Cysts
Duodenal Aspirate
Extra-intestinal Parasites
Jejunal Parasites
Liver Abscess
Ova
Strongyloides
Worms
Turnaround Time
3 days
Full parasite tests performed Monday to Friday, subject to acceptance criteria.
Specimen Type
- Faecal
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Faeces Container (White Lid)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Faeces Container (White Lid)
Additional Specimen Information
Clinical details are ESSENTIAL and must include onset of illness, history of travel or other risk factors of parasitic exposure.
Faecal :
Three faecal specimens should be collected on separate days within a period of 10 days.
Half fill a faecal container and transport to laboratory as soon as possible. Note: Examination for amoebic trophozoites should be performed within one hour of collection.
Extra-intestinal Specimens
Collect sample of aspirated fluid in a sterile container.
Sample types can include Liver abscess, Duodenal aspirates and Jejunal aspirates
Last updated: 13/05/2026