Parasite Panel PCR (Giardia and Crypto)

SIM

CPT

Synonyms

Specimen Type

Container

Sterile leak-proof container

Collection Instructions

Volume

5 ml liquid stool

Additional Information

Patient Preparation

Specimen Processing Instructions

Patients with a history of foreign travel should also be tested for Special Ova and Parasites which is Sendout Test.

Transport Requirements

Room Temp

Specimen stability

Rejection Criteria

> 72 hrs after admission, Contaminated specimens with barium, urine, QNS

Reference Range

Negative for Giardia lamblia.  Negative for Cryptosporidium 

Critical Value

Test Includes

Methodology

Testing Frequency

Reviewed By

Reviewed Date

Supplemental