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Cryptosporidium/Giardia Screen

TEST NAME Cryptosporidium/Giardia Screen
DEPARTMENT PARA
TESTS P2
DESCRIPTION Direct Fluorescent Antibody test and/or modified acid-fast stain. Cryptosporidium is a significant pathogen in HIV+ patients. This is a combination assay for both Cryptosporidium and Giardia.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

SPECIMEN: Preserved stool. 3 collected every other day is strongly recommended.

CONTAINER: 2 vial stool kit with 10% formalin and PVA.

COLLECTION: Add stool to each vial up to the "fill" line immediately after passage. Mix thoroughly. See Parasitology specimen collection guide for O&P exam for details.

TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room temperature (15-30°C)

TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)

4 days (final)

REFERENCE RANGE Negative
TEST METHOD DFA, Merifluor
CPT CODES

87300

87015