Test Code LAB1319 Cryptosporidium/Giardia Antigen, Feces
Additional Codes
44078
Reporting Title
Cryptosporidium/Giardia Antigen Test
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Useful to detect the presence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia specific antigens in stool specimens.
Note: This is a sensitive EIA to screen for Cryptosporidium and Giardia antigens that may be present in fecal specimens. These are the most prevalent parasites detected in this geographical area.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preserved Stool
1. Submit 1 mL to 2 mL of stool in 10% formalin preservative or a Carey Blair collection container
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), MR# or DOB, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Note: Indicate preserved stool on request form.
Unpreserved Stool
1. Submit 1 mL to 2 mL of stool in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), MR# or DOB, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note: Indicate unpreserved stool on request form.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO-Preserved
Refrigerate/Ambient NO/Frozen NO-Unpreserved
Reference Values
Negative for Cryptosporidium antigen
Negative for Giardia lamblia antigen
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87328 - Cryptosporidium
87329 - Giardia