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Giardia Antigen, EIA
MessageThe following list of medications and x-ray diagnostic aids may interfere with the test: iron, bismuth, oil (castor or mineral), particulate substances (metamucil or others), barium, gallbladder dye, iodine preparations, anti-amoebic drugs. Testing may be performed depending on the amount of contaminating material.
Test Code
GIAAN
Alias/See Also
Sonora Quest Laboratories, Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool (15338)
CPT Codes
87329
Preferred Specimen
Preserved stool (Stool placed in the single Total Fix™ Ova and Parasite Transport vial)
Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Specimen Stability
Preserved stool specimens: Stool must be placed into an Ova and Parasite Transport vial (Total Fix™) within 2 hours of collection.
Refrigerated specimens are acceptable.
DO NOT place specimens on ice.
Refrigerated specimens are acceptable.
DO NOT place specimens on ice.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unacceptable specimens:
Unpreserved stool
Duodenal aspirate
Rectal swabs
Unpreserved stool
Duodenal aspirate
Rectal swabs
Setup Schedule
Days: Tuesday through Friday
Clinical Significance
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.
Performing Laboratory
Sonora Quest Laboratory, Phoenix
