Trichinella – Biopsy
Consistent with O. Reg. 671/92 of the French Language Services Act, laboratory testing information on this page is only available in English because it is scientific or technical in nature and is for use only by qualified health care providers and not by members of the public.
Specimen Requirements
| Test Requested | Required Requisition(s) | Specimen Type | Minimum Volume | Collection Kit |
Trichinella |
Biopsy material (gastrocnemius or other skeletal) |
N/A |
Sterile container |
Submission and Collection Notes
Please note on the requisition (under other): If the patient has Eosinophilia, HIV, is immunocompromised, has a Critical illness or was admitted to ICU, or had a previous parasitic infection.
Indicate Country/Region and if the patient is a new immigrant or refugee or returned traveler under ‘Travel’ section of the requisition.
Storage and Transport
Label the specimen container with the patient’s full name, date of collection and one other unique identifier such as the patient’s date of birth or Health Card Number. Failure to provide this information may result in rejection or testing delay.
Special Instructions
Place specimen container in a biohazard bag and seal. Store specimen at Room Temperature prior to ship to PHO laboratory.
Test Frequency and Turnaround Time (TAT)
Trichinella testing is performed Monday to Friday.
Turnaround time is up to 3 days from receipt by the PHO laboratory.
Trichenlla specimens are examined by microscopy. Serum may be examined for antibody to Trichinella (see Trichinella Serology test information sheet)
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