STOOL CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM AND GIARDIA LAMBLIA, ANTIGEN

Message
Collect a stool specimen following standard collection techniques and immediately place into a Cary Blair transport container to the fill line. Do not exceed maximum fill.


Test Code
LAB258 CRYGI


Alias/See Also
CRYGI


CPT Codes
87329| 87328

Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Minimum Testing Volume: 1 mL Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: Not acceptableRefrigerated : 2 weeks Frozen: Not acceptable Causes for Rejection: Improperly labeled specimens, insufficient volumes, specimens submitted in inappropriate transport container s, leaking specimens, specimens contaminated by products with oily or particulate base (Barium, mineral oil). Specimens submitted in PVA preservative are not acceptable.


Report Available
24-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230120044



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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