ENTERIC PARASITE PANEL, DNA

Test Code

ENPAR

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 2 days

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: June 8, 2023

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