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Test Code LAB12429 Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia Antigens w/Reflex to O&P

Important Note

Not recommended if patient admitted for more than 3 days

Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Primary Collection Container

Para-Pak Zn-PVA/10% Formalin (Pink and Grey) kit

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 if reflexed to O & P 87177, 87209

Additional Information

Specimens collected in Formalin and PVA cannot be used for Stool Culture.

If negative, specimen referred to Warde Medical Laboratory for ova and parasite testing.