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Ova and Parasites Screen (Cryptosporidium & Giardia,Giardia and Crypto)
MessageAdd stool to vial to bring the liquid level to the "Fill to Here" line. Mix contents thoroughly until homogenous. Suitable for patients who have not traveled outside the U.S. and are not immunocompromised. Not recommended for colonic washings.
Test Code
OVAP
Preferred Specimen
10 mL Stool in container, 10% formalin,SAF,Cary-Blair,MIF
Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily. Testing not performed on Sundays.
Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or Room Temp
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 24 hours in Container, 2 weeks in preservatives listed above
Methodology
Immunochromatographic assay for the detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia ONLY.