Diagnostic Medical Parasitology

Abstract

Section 1. Philosophy and Approach to Diagnostic Parasitology Why Perform This Type of Testing? Who Should Perform Diagnostic Parasitology Testing? Where Should Diagnostic Parasitology Testing Be Performed? What Factors Should Precipitate Testing? What Testing Should Be Performed? What Factors Should Be Considered When Developing Test Menus?Section 2. Parasite Classification and Relevant Body Sites Protozoa Nematodes Cestodes Trematodes Pentastomids AcanthocephalaSection 3. Collection Options Safety Collection of Fresh Stool Specimens Preservation of Stool Specimens Collection of Blood Collection of Specimens from Other Body SitesSection 4. Specimen Test Options: Routine Diagnostic Methods and Body Sites O&P Examination of Stool Specimens Other Diagnostic Methods for Stool Specimens Testing of Other Intestinal Tract Specimens Urogenital Tract Specimens Sputum Aspirates Biopsy Specimens Blood Culture Methods Animal Inoculation and Xenodiagnosis Antigen and Antibody DetectionSection 5. Specific Test Procedures and Algorithms Microscopy O&P Examination Specialized Stains for Coccidia and Microsporidia Larval Nematode Culture Other Methods for Gastrointestinal Tract Specimens Methods for Urogenital Tract Specimens Preparation of Blood Films Blood ConcentrationSection 6. Commonly Asked Questions about Diagnostic Parasitology Specimen Collection Specimen Processing Diagnostic Methods Organism Identification Reporting Proficiency TestingSection 7. Parasite Identification Protozoa Nematodes Cestodes TrematodesSection 8. Identification Aids