Parasitology at SHL

The State Hygienic Laboratory is CLIA accredited to provide full-service parasitology testing for diagnosis of protozoan, helminthic, and ectoparasite infections.

Testing Methods and Expertise

Testing methods and expertise include: 

• Microscopic and macroscopic examination to identify parasite (arthropod, larvae, worm)
• Microscopic examination of blood smear for identification of blood parasites
• Microscopic examination of concentrated sample and trichrome stain for the detection of ova and/or parasites
• Microscopic examination of modified acid-fast stain for the detection of Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, and Cystoisospora parasites
• Microscopic examination of pinworm collection devices or scotch tape preps for pinworm identification

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