GIARDIA/CRYPTOSPORIDIUM AG,F

Message
Test performed Monday, Wednesday, & Friday


Test Code
GIARCRYP


CPT Codes
87329, 87328

Includes
"GIARDIA AG,FECES
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM AG,FECES
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Minimum Volume
See Transport Container for information


Instructions
"Acceptable specimen: 50 mL (2 oz.) of fecal specimen submitted in a Protocol Zn-PVA/Formalin Transport Kit (grey/pink vials). Forward promptly at ambient temperature only. Do not refrigerate.
Unacceptable specimen: Colonoscopy, duodenal, duodenal aspirate, or small bowel aspirate specimens are not acceptable. This test is not FDA approved for these sources. A rectal swab is also not acceptable.
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Transport Container
"1 GREY PVA O&P VIAL and 1 PINK FORMALIN O&P VIAL

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Reference Range
Negative




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.