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Test Code GIACRYPTO Giardia Antigen and Cryptosporidium, Feces

Additional Codes

Test Code
GIACRYPTO

Performing Laboratory

CCHS-Christiana Care Health Services

Methodology

Chromatographic Immunoassay

Reference Values

Negative

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preserved Stool

Container/Tube:  Clean, leakproof container with 10% formalin or culture transport vial.

Specimen:  5 g from a random stool collection

Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

 

Unpreserved Stool

Container/Tube:  Clean, leakproof container - No preservative.

Specimen:  5 g from a random stool collection

Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  ≤24 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available