Giardia lamblia rapid test from stool samples
The Giardia lamblia rapid test is a CE-marked in vitro diagnostic test for professional use. It detects antigens from Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica and Cryptosporidium in stool samples. It is the same three-protozoa combination test also sold as a parasite test, while this page primarily serves searches for a Giardia test.
What does the Giardia lamblia rapid test detect?
- Giardia lamblia, which may cause diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloating and malabsorption
- Entamoeba histolytica, which may cause intestinal infection and dysentery
- Cryptosporidium, which may cause watery diarrhoea
The test provides a qualitative screening result. It does not diagnose or exclude parasitic infection on its own. Persistent symptoms or a positive result require clinical assessment and, when appropriate, confirmatory laboratory testing.
Sample type and result time
- Sample: stool
- Method: immunochromatographic antigen test
- Result time: 10 minutes
- Reading limit: do not interpret after 20 minutes
- Intended use: professional use only
Package contents
- test cassette with separate areas for Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica and Cryptosporidium
- extraction tube containing liquid buffer and a sampling stick attached to the cap
- disposable dropper for liquid stool samples
- instructions for use
Test procedure in brief
Collect the stool sample in a clean, dry container. Use the sampling stick for a solid specimen or the dropper for a liquid specimen. Mix the specimen with the extraction buffer according to the instructions and add three drops of extract to each specimen well. Read at 10 minutes. The control line C must appear in every test window; otherwise the result is invalid.
Delivery and risk of freezing
The product contains liquid extraction buffer. During winter delivery outside Finland, choose delivery to a pickup point to reduce the risk of freezing in transit. Freezing may impair test performance.
Intended use and limitations
The product is a CE-marked medical device for healthcare professionals. It has not been evaluated for home use. Sampling, testing and interpretation must follow the instructions for use.
Importer: Abcell Oy
Order the Giardia lamblia rapid test for professional use and choose pickup-point delivery during winter.
