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Cryptosporidium Antigen
Test CodeLAB907
Alias/See Also
CRYSP
CPT Codes
87272
Instructions
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Collect Fresh, unpreserved stool, “walnut” size or 10 mL
Stool in Ecofix™ (green top) vial or fresh stool
Ecofix™ preservative vial (preferred) or sterile container
Fill Ecofix™ vial with fresh stool to fill line
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Collect Fresh, unpreserved stool, “walnut” size or 10 mL
Stool in Ecofix™ (green top) vial or fresh stool
Ecofix™ preservative vial (preferred) or sterile container
Fill Ecofix™ vial with fresh stool to fill line
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Specimen Stability
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Store in preservative vial at room temperature.
Fresh, unpreserved stool should be stored on ice and also taken to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
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Store in preservative vial at room temperature.
Fresh, unpreserved stool should be stored on ice and also taken to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen too old; quantity not sufficient; refrigerated or frozen stool; unacceptable preservative vial
Setup Schedule
Day shift: Mon-Fri
Report Available
Within 48 hours
Reference Range
Negative for Cryptosporidium antigen
