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Test Code LAB1319 GIARDIA & CRYPTOSPORIDIUM ANTIGEN DETECTION

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Total Fix Vial Feces* Ambient 5 mL 1 mL 1 mL 72 hrs
Sterile Container Feces Ambient 5 mL 1 mL 1 mL 1 hr

If unable to transport specimen to the lab within ONE HOUR of collection, use Total Fix Vial. Kits are available from Lab Customer Service 847-5121.

*Refrigerated samples are acceptable.


Collection and Transport of Sample for Fecal Ova and Parasites

  • Collect sample in a bedpan, avoiding contamination with urine.
  • If patient is at home, collect specimen in Stool Collection Commode or have the patient put plastic wrap over toilet bowl.
  • At least 1 mL (size of a walnut) of sample is needed. Do not fill stool above the fill line on the transport vial
  • If the specimen cannot be transported to the lab within ONE HOUR, inoculate stool into a transport vial (Total Fix) which can be obtained from Customer Service (802) 847-5121. Transport to the lab within 72 hours.
  • All vials should be inverted several times so the sample and preservative are well mixed.
     

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / 1 day / Not available STAT

Method

Fluorescent Microscopy

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Concentration for Infectious Agents 87015
Cryptosporidium Exam 87272
Giardia Antigen 87269

 

Instrumentation

Manual Method

Reference Range

No Giardia Antigen Detection and No Cryptosporidium Antigen Detected

Section

Microbiology-2

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes