Giardia lamblia
Clinical Specimen Submission Guidance
Submit all specimens to 50 Orms St, Providence RI 02904. Open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory 401-222-5538
Giardia lamblia
Giardiasis (Giardia)
Multiplex PCR Panel
Stool: minimum volume 1 mL
Cary-Blair Transport media: Store refrigerated at 2-8°C. Test within 4 days.
CLIA regulations require two patient identifiers on the specimen and the test requisition
Rhode Island State Health Laboratories (RISHL) test requisition form https://health.ri.gov/forms/LabRequisitionForm.pdf
Primary Specimens
Write "Giardia lamblia GI Panel" under Comments/Other test requests
Transport to RISHL as soon as possible.
Specimens must be packaged & transported in accordance with federal shipping regulations.
Containers specifically labeled for transport of specimens to the RISHL Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory are available in all Microbiology Laboratories and Laboratory Sendout Departments.
Giardia lamblia Not Detected
Providers must report patient information on Giardiasis within 4 days using the RIDOH reportable disease form.
3 business days
Kits are available from the RISHL Center for Laboratory Support Services and may be obtained Monday - Friday between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Test kit order forms can be faxed to (401) 222-6985.