Cysticercosis
| Serologic detection of cystercercosis antibodies | |
| Microbiology | |
| Virology | |
| ○ Serum ○ CSF (only if Neurocysticercosis suspected) |
Other Information
○ An acute and convalescent sera may be required for serodiagnosis
○ Serum: serum separator tube (5mL)
○ CSF: sterile container (1mL)
○ CSF: sterile container (1mL)
Whole blood/serum:
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood
CSF:
○ Decontaminate skin, collect at least 1 mL of CSF by lumbar puncture.
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood
CSF:
○ Decontaminate skin, collect at least 1 mL of CSF by lumbar puncture.
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
PHOL
○ Up to 42 days from receipt at PHO laboratory
416-586-4800 extension 4432
NO
○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.
○ Specimens should be stored at room temperature (20-25˚C) after collection and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory ASAP.
○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing
○ Specimens should be stored at room temperature (20-25˚C) after collection and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory ASAP.
○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing