Threadworm

Collection

Examination for threadworm  Sellotape slide impressions are required for the exclusion of threadworm infections.  Specimens are best collected on waking. Separate buttocks and place a strip of sellotape across the anus and press firmly. Stick sellotape on microscope slide and transport to laboratory in a plastic slide container.

Sample container

Sample sent on a Sellotape Slide

Site

Colchester & Ipswich

Notes

Diagnosis of infection with Enterobius vermicularis (threadworm), purnitus ani

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