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Cryptosporidium/Giardia EIA

Test Code
LAB5905 46


Alias/See Also
CRYPTO/GIARDIA
O & P CRYPTO GIARDIA
O AND P CRYPTO GIARDIA


CPT Codes
87272 87269

Includes
GIARDIA LAMBLIA AG PRESENCE IN STOOL BY IMMUNOASSAY
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM ANTIGEN


Preferred Specimen
Stool


Instructions
Specimen Collection 1. Fresh, untreated Stool 2. Stool in transport media a. 10% formalin b. Sodium acetate formalin c. Transport media such as Cary Blair or C&S vials It is not recommended to to perform more than 3 specimens per patient. Not recommended on patients that have been hospitalized more than 3 days. Unacceptable samples: Fecal specimens that have been concentrated or treated with PVA fixatives are not suitable for use with this test.


Transport Container
STERILE CUP


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Specimens in transit should be maintained at 2-8°C or <-20°C


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB



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