Detection and identification of genetic material from 8 multicellular endoparasites (flatworms, roundworms) and 1 unicellular endoparasite: Ancylostoma spp., Ascaris spp., Enterobius vermicularis, Enterocytozoon spp./Encephalitozoon spp., Hymenolepis spp., Necator americanus, Strongyloides spp., Taenia spp., Trichuris trichiura.
Factors that directly influence the risk of parasitic infection include: frequent exposure to large crowds, poor hand hygiene, contact with animals, consumption of inadequately washed fruit and vegetables, raw fish, pork products, or drinking unboiled water. Children, particularly those of pre-school age, are particularly at risk of coming into contact with parasite eggs. We discuss parasite infections on our blog: Parasites in children.
In this test, we use the multiplex Real-Time PCR technique, which is a molecular method based on the amplification and detection of genetic material from pathogenic microorganisms. A single test identifies the genetic material of six endoparasites (protozoa), which significantly reduces the waiting time for results. This approach also enables the detection of co-infections, i.e. infections caused by two or more pathogens simultaneously. The Real-Time PCR technique is also characterised by very high sensitivity, allowing for the identification of pathogens even at low infection levels, even below the detection threshold of standard microscopic methods. Such precise diagnosis of specific pathogens enables the right decision to be made regarding the patient’s treatment. Read more about the Real-Time PCR method.
The sample material is stool.
The self-collection kit contains:
- disposable toilet seat cover
- disposable nitrile gloves
- sample collection tube with transport medium and swab
- instructions for taking a swab in Polish
- courier envelope
- waybill
- molecular testing request form.
Please note that the return courier delivery is prepaid. The biological sample should be returned in a rigid box; the genXone folder may be used for this purpose. If the folder is lost or damaged, it must be replaced with alternative packaging.
Instructions for collecting material for testing
IMPORTANT! The sample must be collected in accordance with the instructions. Incorrect collection will result in the need to pay for a new kit to be sent.
Information about test results
Test turnaround time: up to 7 working days from the date the sample is received by the laboratory
