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Tissue
Specimens
Tissue samples,
including biopsies, surgical or necropsy specimens, collected for possible
detection of parasites, should be submitted to the hospital pathologist.
Specimens may be forwarded to the Division of Parasitic Diseases
at CDC if further identification is necessary. Specimens may
be submitted in several forms, including sectioned and stained slides,
tissue blocks, or preserved tissues from cases that have a high suspicion
of containing parasite material. In most instances, routinely stained
hematoxylin and eosin sections are suitable for examination for parasitic agents, and
many times, an accurate identification of the parasite can be established
in tissue sections. Occasionally, additional sections are required
to further the diagnosis. Ship samples according to shipping guidelines
and requirements (see shipping
guidelines). Care should be taken to pack glass slides securely,
as they can be damaged in shipment if not packed in a crush proof container.
For additional
information about tissue specimens, call the Division of Parasitic Diseases,
at 770-488-4474.
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