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ENTERIC PARASITE PANEL, DNA
Test CodeENPAR
Alias/See Also
GI; Gastroenteritis; Diarrhea; O/P; O&P; Ova; Parasite; Ova and Parasite
CPT Codes
87505
Includes
Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium hominis, Cryptosporidium parvum
Preferred Specimen
Para-Pak SAF Fixative
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Para-Pak (White, Sterile container)
Instructions
Collect fresh unformed stool in a clean container. Transfer unformed stool into SAF fixative. Alternatively, send unpreserved stool in sterile container with screw-top lid. Avoid contamination with water or urine.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- 2–8 °C up to 5 days
- 15–25 °C up to 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following conditions will result in a rejected specimen:
- Rectal swab
- Sample in Cary-Blair media (Para-Pak C&S)
Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Setup Schedule
M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
Report Available
Report available within 8 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
Patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms >7 days, immunocompromised, or recent travel history.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMB13 (Molecular Biology, BD Max)
Last Updated: May 9, 2024