Giardia Antigen, Feces

Test Code
GEIA


CPT Codes
87328

Preferred Specimen
5 g of stool. Place specimen in a sterile container. Label
specimen appropriately.  Maintain sterility and forward
promptly.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range

No Giardia lamblia antigen detected



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.