Sample type: Faeces/ Urine

Test name: Ova Cysts & Parasites Faeces/ Urine - Concentrate a.k.a. Diarrhoea, Parasitic infection, Infection

Condition / Indication: Travel diarrhoea

Special precautions & notes: Full OCP will only be performed on patients with relevant clinical details. 3 consecutive samples should be obtained. Minimum volume: 2 spatula-sized portions

Reference range: Not Applicable

Container: Blue top universal with spoon

Ideal volume (mL): see notes

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Microbiology

Turnaround time: 3 days