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Cryptosporidium, Feces

Message
Also may be ordered in combination with Giardia antigen using test code CRYPGIA Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Friday
 


Test Code
CRYP


CPT Codes
87272

Preferred Specimen
10 g of formalin-preserved stool


Instructions
Collect a stool specimen using a toilet cap or place a clean piece of wax paper over the toilet seat. Transfer enough specimen to the collection vial until the liquid reaches the Red Line on the container label. Mix well.  Label container with patient's name (first and last), DOB, date, time of collection. Note: Stool specimen must be preserved within 1 hour of collection. 


Transport Container
Formalin vial of O&P collection kit


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unpreserved specimen  Refrigerated O&P collection kit.


Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay



Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts which produces watery diarrhea.



Last Updated: July 6, 2018


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.