Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Giardia Antigen (Faeces)

Synonyms

Giardiasis
Giardia intestinalis
Giardia duodenalis
Giardia lamblia

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Random faeces, three specimens collected on three consecutive days.

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon -Fri, 0800-1630

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Batched daily. Monday - Friday. Test not performed on weekends or Public Holidays ( except on urgent request )

Method

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) screening test / Immunochromatographic Test (ICT) confirmation.

Additional Information

Giardia can shed intermittently therefore three specimens collected on three consecutive days is recommended.

Minimum Volume

Grape/Walnut size sample