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Cyclospora and Isospora Examination
Test CodeQ10018
Includes
Cyclospora Examination, Isospora Examination, Concentration
Preferred Specimen
Stool
Patient Preparation
Stool must not contain residual barium from diagnostic tests
Minimum Volume
5 grams or 5 mL
Instructions
Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into suitable vial. Fill to the line on the transport vial.
Transport Container
Sterile leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unpreserved stool • Stool specimens preserved in transport media not listed as acceptable
Methodology
Microscopic Exam of Modified Acid-Fast Stain
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days
Clinical Significance
Cyclospora cayetanensis and Isospora belli are coccidian parasites which cause malaise, low grade fever, and diarrhea. Fatigue, anorexia, vomiting, myalgia and weight loss occur. The clinical presentation for those patients infected with either disease is similar.
