Stool microscopy (Ova/cysts/parasites) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Wide mouth sterile container
Specimen Requirement	Fresh stool, 5g or the equivalent of a teaspoonful
Specimen Storage/Transport	Stool transported in screw-capped container to the laboratory within two hours.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	8 - 48 hours
Reference Value(s)	Trophozoites/Cyst/Ova/Larva reported; No Ova, cyst, trophozoites seen
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Microbiology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Monday - Saturday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests
Additional Information	Specimens taken more than 72 hours after hospitalisation may not be appropriate.

Change History Notes

12 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

Updated Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport, TAT, Reference Value(s), Day and Time Performed, Additional Information.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025