Cyclospora/Cystoisospora Exam

Message

The following list of medications and x-ray diagnostic aids may interfere with the test: iron, bismuth, oil (castor or mineral), particulate substances (metamucil or others), barium, gallbladder dye, iodine preparations, anti-amoebic drugs. Testing may be performed depending on the amount of contaminating material.

Test Code

Alias/See Also

Cyclospora/Cystoisospora [Isospora] Screen
Sonora Quest Laboratories, test 4644

CPT Codes
87206

Preferred Specimen

Preserved stool (Stool placed in a single Total Fix™ Ova and Parasite Transport Vial)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Preserved stool specimens: Stool must be placed into an Ova and Parasite Transport vial (Total Fix™) within 2 hours of colleciton.
DO NOT refrigerate specimens.
DO NOT place specimens on ice.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unacceptable specimens:
Unpreserved stool
Duodenal aspirate
Rectal swabs

Methodology
Microscopic examination

Setup Schedule

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 days

Clinical Significance

Cyclospora cayetanensis and Cystoisospora belli (formerly Isospora belli) are coccidian parasites which cause malaise, low grade fever, and diarrhea. Fatique, anorexia, vomiting, myalgia and weight loss may also occur. The clinical presentation for those patients infected with either disease is similar.

Performing Laboratory
Sonora Quest Laboratory, Phoenix

Additional Information
Cyclospora/Cystoisospora Exam

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.