Giardiasis is a parasitic infection of the upper small intestine.
There may be no symptoms or it can cause acute or chronic diarrhoea with abdominal discomfort, distension and flatulence.
It is considered to be the commonest parasite in Europe and the USA and particularly among children. It is well recognised as a problem in campers and travellers abroad, male homosexuals and those with immunity problems.
Testing for Giardia can be carried out on blood but, if positive, there is no way of knowing if it is a current or past infection. Antibodies can be present for up to two years after treatment. We therefore recommend the above test on faeces.
A specially labelled blood sample collection kit containing everything needed by a nurse or doctor to take the blood sample. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
You will have secure online access to your medical reports and results held on our secure web servers. If required, we will also send you a hard copy by post.
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Phlebotomy
