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Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora Stain
Test CodeLab3399
Alias/See Also
CRPS
CPT Codes
87207
Preferred Specimen
Fecal specimen in screw top container (non-preservative)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
OVA Parasites Collection Kit (Pink and Blue Vials, preservative)
Instructions
Specimens should be collected before administration of antibiotics or Barium.
Specimen Collection Procedure:
1) Use the bed pan provided to collect the specimen. Do not urinate into the pan.
2) Add enough stool to reach “FILL TO HERE” line on Cary-Blair Vial. It is very important to take samples of areas which appear bloody, mucoid or watery.
3) Recap the container and ensure that the cap is on tight.
4) Make sure that your NAME, DOB, DATE and TIME of collection is on the container.
5) Place specimen in 6X9 Biohazard zip lock bag.
6) Drop off the specimen to any patient service center.
1) Use the bed pan provided to collect the specimen. Do not urinate into the pan.
2) Add enough stool to reach “FILL TO HERE” line on Cary-Blair Vial. It is very important to take samples of areas which appear bloody, mucoid or watery.
3) Recap the container and ensure that the cap is on tight.
4) Make sure that your NAME, DOB, DATE and TIME of collection is on the container.
5) Place specimen in 6X9 Biohazard zip lock bag.
6) Drop off the specimen to any patient service center.
If stool occult blood or other tests are ordered, use a separate container for additional sample
Transport Container
Screw top container or OVA Parasites Collection Kit
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient - 24 hour in non-preservative container
Ambient - 7 days in preservative container
Ambient - 7 days in preservative container
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improper storage and transport
Inappropriate collection such as the following: specimen in diaper, Ziploc bag, non-preservative medium that does not support the recovery of OVA
Specimen leaked in transit
Specimen > 7 days old
Inappropriate collection such as the following: specimen in diaper, Ziploc bag, non-preservative medium that does not support the recovery of OVA
Specimen leaked in transit
Specimen > 7 days old
Methodology
Manual
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Reference Range
Cryptosporidium not observed; cyclospora not observed
Clinical Significance
Identification of cryptosporia and cyclospora in stool specimens.
Performing Laboratory
Meritus Microbiology
