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| TEST NAME | Microsporidia Screen |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | PARA |
| TESTS | P8 |
| DESCRIPTION | Calcofluor White and/or modified trichrome stains on concentrated formalin specimens. Microsporidia are emerging pathogens and significant in HIV+ patients. |
| 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 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) within 72 hrs |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 5 days |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | Microscopy |
| CPT CODES | 87015 87206 |