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Test Code LAB17777 PARASITE SCREEN, STOOL

Important Note

This test is orderable as a Misc Mayo  GOKEY FAH6209

Giardia and Cryptococcus are also found in the GI Pathogen PCR performed at RRMC.  If a GI Pathogen PCR is also ordered, do not add the UVM sendout.

The UVM sendout is for when  Giardia and Cryptococcus are the only stool parasites ordered.

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
EcoFix Vial Feces Ambient Fill EcoFix Vial Fill EcpFix Vial 1 mL 14 days

EcoFix Vial Kits are available from Lab Customer Service (802) 847-5121.


Collection and Transport of Sample:

  • For inpatients, collect sample in a bedpan, avoiding contamination with urine.
  • In an outpatient setting, collect specimen in Stool Collection Commode or have the patient put plastic wrap over toilet bowl.
  • Add sample to the fill line indicated on the transport vial (approx. 5 mL).  Do not add stool above the fill line.
  • 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 Code(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