Laboratory Diagnosis

• What types of specimens are examined for diagnoses?

  Stool, urine, duodenal drainage, rectal biopsy
• What is the primary morphologic form found in specimens?

  Eggs/Ova
• What are the methods used for diagnosing infections?

  • Stool examination
  • Urine examination
  • Duodenal drainage
  • Rectal biopsy
• What are the key features of the ELISA test?

  • Specialized for diagnosing trematodes
  • Particularly effective for blood flukes
• What are the forms of parasites found in diagnostic specimens?

  • Eggs/Ova as primary form
  • Adult worms can be recovered under specific conditions