Sometimes even the simplest actions require certain knowledge. It would seem that what could be easier than collecting the child's feces for analysis for worm eggs? However, there are rules that adults will find it helpful to learn.
A healthy person should have no signs of any parasites in their stool. But parasitic diseases are very common and occur in 90% of the world's population.
Due to the high probability of infection with parasitic diseases, experts recommend taking the appropriate tests twice a year.
The most famous parasites are worms, or helminths.
Collection of feces for eggs worm
In order to properly collect feces, you need to purchase a sterile jar. These jars are sold at any pharmacy. They are very convenient as they have a special spoon built into the lid. This facilitates the collection of the analysis. If you want to save money, you can use a small glass jar (for example, used for baby food). Beforehand, it must be rinsed well and doused with boiling water.
No special preparation is required before collecting an analysis. Make sure your child urinates ahead of time. Urine should not be tested. It is recommended to take different parts of the stool: a piece from the center, then from above and below. In total, you should make about two teaspoons of the material. The lid must be tightly closed, and the jar must be signed (last name and first name).
Another significant analysis is scraping for enterobiasis
There is a second very common type of parasite - pinworms. To detect them, a scraping is taken for enterobiasis. Taking an analysis is carried out in a medical institution or laboratory. In the morning, right after sleep. It is recommended not to go to the toilet beforehand and do not wash the area around the anus. It is a quick and painless procedure. The nurse takes a swab from the anus.
Interestingly, the analysis of feces for worm eggs gives the probability of their detection by 10-15%. Scraping for enterobiasis is more likely - 50%. Therefore, it is recommended to be tested 2-3 times every two to three days.
Parents are often interested in whether the analyzes can be stored. Experts recommend taking the material for analysis within the first hour after collecting it. However, it can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 8 hours. Long-term storage can falsify test results.
A stool sample for worm eggs and scraping for enterobiasis are very common tests and are carried out in all clinics and laboratories. To avoid the queue, you can contact a paid medical laboratory and take the required analysis at a convenient time. For example, in Moscow you can find a clinical laboratory by going to Andropov Avenue in the Nagatinsky Zaton area or to Ryazansky Avenue near Vykhino metro station on Volodarsky Avenue. There are five relevant institutions in the Veshnyaki district. In Kolomna and Kolomensky district, near the Domodedovskaya metro station.
On the Internet there is information about clinical laboratories in any region of the country. You can choose the one that is suitable for the location and price for the services of interest.
