Laboratory Services
Crypto/Giardia Antigen Test
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| Test Description |
Crypto/Giardia Antigen Test
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| Synonym(s) |
Parasite, Parasitology, Giardia Antigen, Diarrhea, Cryptosporidium Antigen |
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| Test ID |
GIARDIA
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| Performing Lab |
Labcorp |
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| General Information |
Antigen test for Cryptosporidium and Giardia from stool specimen |
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| Specimen Type |
Stool |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Stool specimen |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
O&P transport vial with formalin (Para-Pak® pink); sterile screw cap container or Para-Pak® white |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 g stool, 1 mL liquid stool |
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| Stability |
Maintain stool specimens in O&P transport with formalin at room temperature or refrigerate and test within 18 months of collection. Stool in sterile container should be frozen or can be kept refrigerated if tested within 24 hours. |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Stool specimen in PVA fixatives are not suitable for use with this test, unacceptable specimen transport device, improper labeling, prolonged delay in transport |
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| Methodology |
Immunoassay |
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| Estimated TAT |
1-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
87329 |
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| Reference Range |
Giardia antigen not detected/Cryptosporidium antigen not detected |
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| Reflex Conditions |
None |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
6412-1 |
