ECHINOCOCCUS DETECTION FOR SCOLICES IN HYDATID CYST FLUID

What this test checks

Looks for tapeworm scolices in fluid drained from a suspected hydatid cyst.

Why do people get this test?

Confirms hydatid disease — a parasitic infection common in livestock-raising areas.

When you should consider this test

• Surgical drainage of liver or lung cyst
• Suspected hydatid disease
• Specialist requested

How to prepare

Performed on cyst fluid your surgeon collected.