Giardia and Cryptosporidium Antigen Panel

Test Code

39441

CPT Codes
87328, 87329

Includes

Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool
Cryptosporidium Antigen, EIA

Preferred Specimen

10 grams or 10 mL stool collected in 10% formalin

Minimum Volume

5 grams or 5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

TOTAL-FIX® transport vial

Instructions

Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into formalin or Total-Fix® vial. Fill to the line on transport vial. Mix contents thoroughly until homogenous. |
The patient must not use barium products, antacids, antidiarrheal medications, or laxatives containing oil prior to collection of a specimen for parasitological exam.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 18 months
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Unpreserved stool • Stool specimens that have been previously concentrated • Stool specimens preserved in media other than those listed above

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Sets up 3 days a week.

Report Available

Reports in 1 to 3 days.

Clinical Significance

Cryptosporidium is the causative agent of Cryptosporidiosis. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and respiratory problems lasting from several days to more than a month and often leading to persistent infection or death.

Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool - 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.

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.