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Parasite Screen (Giardia/Cryptosporidium by DFA), Stool
MessageThe patient passes random feces into a clean, dry container. Use the provided wooden applicator spoon to transfer feces from the clean, dry container to the fixative container. Instructions for stool collection are available through Lab Client Services or Lab Website.
Test Code
PARAS
Preferred Specimen
Parasite preservative container such as Protofix ™CLR recommended for Outpatient specimens. If parasite fixative is not available, transport the feces in a dry, clean container.
Instructions
Parasites endemic to our region - Giardia & Cryptosporidium. 1.5 cm. diameter (walnut-sized) formed or soft sample; 2 ml. of loose or liquid sample. Use of parasite preservative (Protofix ™CLR) container recommended.
Transport Container
Clean container
Transport Temperature
Formed: Room temp.- 4 hours; Refrigerated- 24 hours, Soft/loose/liquid: Room temp.- 2 hours (1 hour for liquid), Refrigerated: 4 hours. Parasite preservative: Indefinately at room temp.
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Correct diagnosis of intestinal parasitic infection depends on proper collection, transport, detection and identification of parasites in stool specimens.
