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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| 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 |
Collect fecal specimen into a clean, airtight container or 10% buffered formalin, Sodium Acetate formalin (SAF), Cary-Blair transport, C&S transport. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 g stool, 1 mL liquid stool |
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| Stability |
Unpreserved: |
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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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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
6412-1 |
