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Alternative Names:

TRYPAN

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

TRYPAN

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 3 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Samples for Trypanosomes are taken over 3 consecutive days

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Store EDTA at 4 C

1 Stained thick films (dilute Geimsa)

1 Stained thin films (dilute Geimsa)

1 Unstained thin

Slides are transported in plastic slide holders

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.