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Giardia Antigen by EIA
Test Code5502
Alias/See Also
Giardia lamblia Antigen (Giardia Antigen by EIA); Ova & Parasite Exam by EIA (Giardia Antigen by EIA)
Preferred Specimen
Stool. Preserve in 10% formalin within one hour of collection. ARUP Supply #16355.
Minimum Volume
Transport stool preserved in 10% formalin at 20-25°C. (Min: 1 g) Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Transport Temperature
Transport stool preserved in 10% formalin at 20-25°C. (Min: 1 g) Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Specimen Stability
Preserved in 10% formalin: Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stool in Ecofix, Protofix, Unafix, Total fix, PVA, MIF, any preservative containing alcohol.
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat
Report Available
Within 24 hours
