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Enteric Parasite Panel by PCR

Test Code
EPPAN


Alias/See Also
Giardia, Cryptosporidium, E. histolytica by PCR, Regional Parasite Screen, Parasite Panel


CPT Codes
87505/87506

Includes
Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium (pavum and hominis), Entamoeba histolytica


Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL of liquid stool/ soft diarrheal sample in sterile transport container, Total Fix vial or Cary Blair C&S Transport vial.


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL of liquid stool/ soft diarrheal sample in sterile transport container, Total Fix vial or Cary Blair C&S Transport vial.


Transport Container
Sterile container, Total Fix vial, Cary Blair C&S Transport vial


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
 


Methodology
Qualitative Multiplex PCR

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Report Available
24 hours




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.