Trypanosoma microscopy (Calgary/South)
- Test Name:
- Trypanosoma microscopy (Calgary/South)
- Organism(s)/Disease(s):
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African Trypanosomiasis
American Trypanosomiasis
Chagas disease
Sleeping sickenss
Trypanosomiasis (T. brucei gambiense, bruci rhodesiense, cruzi)
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Clinical Prerequisite(s):
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The Microbiology-on-call (MOC) must be consulted prior to specimen collection
Phone: 1-800-661-9876 to request the MOC for Calgary/South zones
ALL requests require a completed Malaria History Form, including the Ebola/VHF Risk section or provide the clinical history in the ConnectCare order
For Trypanosoma serology, refer to the APL Test Directory
For testing for other blood parasites, refer to:
• Malaria (Calgary/South)
• Babesia blood smear (Calgary/South)
• Filarial blood smear (Calgary/South)
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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2 x 6 mL blood - Lavender EDTA
- Comments:
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Minimum volume: 2 mL whole blood
• Immediately mix tube 8-10 times, by gentle inversion
Note: This test cannot be collected by a mobile collection service
- Handling/Storage Comments:
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• DO NOT open the tube
• DO NOT centrifuge
• DO NOT make blood smear
Refer to: Malarial Smear Preparation
- Rejection Criteria:
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Clotted specimens are unacceptable as they cannot be processed
- Turnaround Times
- See Microbiology Information»
- Last Reviewed:
