Specimen Collection

3 mL EDTA Blood
Reference Intervals

None detected.

Turnaround Time:

Analysed daily Monday to Friday.

Diagnostic Use and Interpretation

Microfilaria are occasionally found in patients from tropical areas, especially the Pacific Islands where the parasite is endemic.

It causes blockage of the lymphatic system. W bancrofti (var. Pacifica) is most common.

Certain microfilaria have a nocturnal periodicity, and therefore blood collection is best performed at night. W bancrofti (var. Pacifica) does not show nocturnal periodicity.

Contact Information

For further information contact the Special Haematology laboratory (Ext 22065) or:

Dr Anna Ruskova		Ext 22137
Dr Louisa Stone		Ext 22062
Dr Nikhil Rabade		Ext 22071
Dr Peter Bradbeer		Ext 22062

Last updated at 11:25:41 19/08/2024