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Test Code LAB907 Cryptosporidium Antigen, Feces

Additional Codes

47475

Reporting Title

Cryptosporidium Antigen Test

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Useful to detect the presence of Cryptosporidium specific antigens in stool specimens.

Note:  This is a sensitive EIA to screen for Cryptosporidium antigens that may be present in fecal specimens. These are one of the most prevalent parasites detected in this geographical area. This test is so sensitive it is now recommended that only 1 specimen needs to be examined.

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.

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), 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

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87328