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Giardia and Cryptosporidium Antigen Panel
Test Code39441
Includes
Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool
Cryptosporidium Antigen, EIA
Cryptosporidium Antigen, EIA
Preferred Specimen
10 grams or 10 mL stool collected in 10% formalin
Minimum Volume
5 grams or 5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
TOTAL-FIX® transport vial
Instructions
Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into formalin or Total-Fix® vial. Fill to the line on transport vial. Mix contents thoroughly until homogenous. |
The patient must not use barium products, antacids, antidiarrheal medications, or laxatives containing oil prior to collection of a specimen for parasitological exam.
The patient must not use barium products, antacids, antidiarrheal medications, or laxatives containing oil prior to collection of a specimen for parasitological exam.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 18 months
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unpreserved stool • Stool specimens that have been previously concentrated • Stool specimens preserved in media other than those listed above
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Sets up 3 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 1 to 3 days.
Reference Range
| Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool | Not detected |
| Cryptosporidium Antigen, EIA | Not detected |
Clinical Significance
Cryptosporidium is the causative agent of Cryptosporidiosis. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and respiratory problems lasting from several days to more than a month and often leading to persistent infection or death.
Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool - Giardia is a protozoan that can cause diarrhea. Infection occurs after ingestion of contaminated food or water. Antigen detection is considered an alternative to stool examination.
Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool - Giardia is a protozoan that can cause diarrhea. Infection occurs after ingestion of contaminated food or water. Antigen detection is considered an alternative to stool examination.
