Cryptosporidium Stain (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1235000008


Alias/See Also
LAB2082: Cryptosporidium stain


CPT Codes
87209x1

Preferred Specimen
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STOOL (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A


Other Acceptable Specimens
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STOOL CUP BLACK CAP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A


Instructions
Sputum (induced or expectorated) Sputum (decontaminated and concentrated by the Microbiology Laboratory) Bronchoalveolar lavage Bronchoalveolar aspirate Tracheal aspirate Spinal Fluid Pericardial Fluid Peritoneal Fluid Pleural Fluid Blood Bone Marrow Tissue


Report Available
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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