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Cryptosporidium Smear
Test Code2134
Preferred Specimen
5 mL Respiratory samples (1 mL minimum)
--or--
Preserved stool (10% formalin, SAF, or EcoFix), See instructions
--or--
Preserved stool (10% formalin, SAF, or EcoFix), See instructions
Instructions
Stool must be collected without contamination by urine or water. Add a sufficient amount of stool to bring the liquid level to the 'Fill to Here' line on the formalin. Mix contents thoroughly until homogenous. Stool must not contain residual barium from diagnostic tests.
Stable at room temperature until expiration date on vial.
Stable refrigerated until expiration date on vial up to 30 days.
Frozen is unacceptable.
Stable at room temperature until expiration date on vial.
Stable refrigerated until expiration date on vial up to 30 days.
Frozen is unacceptable.
Transport Container
Respiratory samples -
10% formalin
- or -
Stool in EcoFix, SAF or 10% formalin
10% formalin
- or -
Stool in EcoFix, SAF or 10% formalin
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Respiratory samples -
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: unacceptable
Stool - see instructions
Methodology
Stain
Report Available
Next day
Reference Range
No Cryptosporidium, Isospora, or Cyclospora detected.
