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Giardia Antigen

Test Code
GIARF


CPT Codes
87269

Preferred Specimen
Stool in Sterile Specimen Container
Stool in 10% Formalin Vial. 
                               
Perform on symptomatic patients with soft or liquid stool specimens.


Transport Temperature
  • Refrigerate stool specimen in steril container and test within 24 hours of collection.
  • Freeze at -200 until tested


Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Giardiasis has become one of the most common intestinal infections in the world. Contaminated food and water are the primary sources of infection. In addition, public health authorities include giardiasis as a sexually transmitted disease


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Microbiology



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.