Cyclospora and Isospora Examination [10018X]

Test Code

CYISX

CPT Codes
87015, 87207

Includes

Cyclospora Examination, Isospora Examination, Concentration

Preferred Specimen

10 grams or 10 mL stool

Minimum Volume

5 grams of 5 mL

Instructions

Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into suitable vial. Fill to the line on the transport vial. Stool must not contain residual barium from diagnostic tests.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 6 months: Refrigerated: Not recommended:
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Received Frozen • Unpreserved stool • Stool specimens
preserved in transport media not listed as acceptable

Methodology

Microscopic Exam of Modified Acid-Fast Stain

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Cyclospora cayetanensis and Isospora belli are coccidian parasites which cause malaise, low grade fever, and diarrhea. Fatigue, anorexia, vomiting, myalgia and weight loss occur. The clinical presentation for those patients infected with either disease is similar.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: February 20, 2023

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