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Giardia Antigen
Test CodeLAB259
Alias/See Also
GIARD
CPT Codes
87269
Instructions
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Stool in Ecofix™ (green top) vial or fresh stool
Ecofix™ preservative vial (preferred) or sterile container(refridgerated)
Fresh, unpreserved stool, “walnut” size or 10 mL
Only one specimen per day
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Stool in Ecofix™ (green top) vial or fresh stool
Ecofix™ preservative vial (preferred) or sterile container(refridgerated)
Fresh, unpreserved stool, “walnut” size or 10 mL
Only one specimen per day
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Specimen Stability
Store in preservative vial at room temperature. Fresh, unpreserved stool should be transported to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen too old; quantity not sufficient; more than one specimen per day; refrigerated or frozen stool; unacceptable preservative vial; overfilled vial
Methodology
Fluorescent antibody stain
Setup Schedule
Day shift: Mon-Fri
Report Available
1-2 days
