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Giardia Ag, EIA, Stool : 8625
Test CodeGLAMQ or 8625
CPT Codes
87329
Instructions
Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into formalin or Total-Fix vial. Fill to line on transport vial. Mix contents thoroughly until homogenous.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen: 10 grams or 10 mL stool preserved in 10% formalin or Total-Fix transport vial
Alternative Specimens: Cary-Blair medium; Fresh unpreserved stool
Minimum Volume: 5 grams or 5 mL
Alternative Specimens: Cary-Blair medium; Fresh unpreserved stool
Minimum Volume: 5 grams or 5 mL
Transport Temperature
Total-Fix or 10% formalin: Room temperature
Cary-Blair: Refrigerated
Unpreserved: Frozen
Cary-Blair: Refrigerated
Unpreserved: Frozen
Specimen Stability
Total-Fix: Room temperature: 14 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
10% Formalin: Room temperature: 18 months; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Cary-Blair: Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 7 days
Unpreserved: Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 14 days
10% Formalin: Room temperature: 18 months; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Cary-Blair: Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 7 days
Unpreserved: Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Concentrated fecal specimens; Stool in transport media other than those listed as acceptable; Swab
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday
Report Available
1-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Giardia is a protozoan that can cause diarrhea. Infection occurs after ingestion of contaminated food or water. Antigen detection is considered an alternative to stool examination.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
