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HelpTest Code LAB12318 Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia Antigens
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Primary Collection Container
Para-Pak Zn-PVA/10% Formalin (Pink and Grey) kit
Alternate Collection Container
Cary-Blair (Orange)
Transport
Ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Stability
Ambient: 2 months
Refrigerated: 2 months
Minimum Testing Volume
5 mL stool per container
Reference Range
Negative
Methodology
immunochromatographic assay
Performed
Monday – Friday
Batch run once per day.
Reported
1-3 days
CPT Codes
87328, 87329
Additional Information
Specimens collected in Cary Blair cannot be used for additional Ova and Parasite testing, but may be used for stool culture.
If reflex testing for Ova and Parasite is desired, collect using 10% buffered neutral Formalin and Zn PVA (pink and gray top containers) See test directory for Crypto/Giardia with Reflex to O&P.