Diagnostic Parasitology Laboratory - Laboratory User Handbook
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3. Using this handbook

This handbook is designed to aid and advise the user on the appropriate use of the facilities to include diagnostic, teaching and advisory services. The sections are indexed to assist in understanding the structure of the laboratory, identification of staff, the diagnostic and advisory services offered and the specimens and investigations carried out by the laboratory.

Parasites and diseases are listed alphabetically and each section gives an outline of the specimens required for investigation and the tests carried out. This is not an exhaustive list and users not finding a specific require ment should contact the laboratory, which in most cases will be able to help and advise.