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Giardia Antigen EIA
Test CodeLAB5910 145
Alias/See Also
LAB5910
GIADFA GIARDIA GIARDIA ANTIGEN
GIADFA GIARDIA GIARDIA ANTIGEN
CPT Codes
87269
Includes
GIARDIA LAMBLIA AG PRESENCE IN STOOL BY IMMUNOASSAY
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.
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 CONTAINER
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Specimens in transit should be maintained at 2-8°C or <-20°C
Reference Range
| Result Checking Type | Values |
| Reference Range | Negative |
| Abnormality - Critical | Positive |
Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB
