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Ova and Parasites Screen (Cryptosporidium & Giardia,Giardia and Crypto)

Message
Add stool to vial to bring the liquid level to the "Fill to Here" line. Mix contents thoroughly until homogenous. Suitable for patients who have not traveled outside the U.S. and are not immunocompromised. Not recommended for colonic washings.


Test Code
OVAP


Preferred Specimen
10 mL Stool in container, 10% formalin,SAF,Cary-Blair,MIF


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily. Testing not performed on Sundays.


Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or Room Temp


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 24 hours in Container, 2 weeks in preservatives listed above


Methodology
Immunochromatographic assay for the detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia ONLY.



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.