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2. Specimen containers
For the majority of investigations, the submitting laboratory or institution will refer specimens in an appropriate container of their choice.
For certain investigations or where special conditions are required, kits, containers and transport media are available from the reference laboratory upon request.
For example:-
- A collection kit containing 1 plain vial and 3 fixative vials (SAF) with collection instructions is available for investigation of both intestinal cysts and trophozoites including Dientamoeba fragilis
- Culture media for intestinal amoebae
- Culture and isolation media for acanthamoebae
See also chapter 4, Specimens and Investigation for guidelines as to appropriate specimen type for specific investigations.
Please telephone us if in any doubt as to which container to use or to discuss specific requirements.
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