Giardia/Cryptosporidium Assay (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100629

Alias/See Also

CPT Codes
87328x1, 87329x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL CUP BLACK CAP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL CUP BLACK CAP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STOOL CUP BLACK CAP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: 2 mL CSF *Pediatric minimium: 0.2 mL CSF*

Transport Temperature

Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Specimens may be stored between 2-8 degrees Celsius for up to 3 days prior to testing. Collect 2 mL of CSF in CSF tube or sterile specimen container.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 240 min
Routine: 1440 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

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

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
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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