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Test Code LAB5029 Cryptosporidium Assay

Infectious

Specimen Type

Unformed stool

Specimen Requirement

Stool: Pass specimen directly into a dry, clean container.

 

Rejection Criteria

Reject if specimen container is unlabeled or leaking.

Reject for inappropriate storage or transport.

Reject if inpatient > 3 days.

Storage and Transport

Transfer the specimen to ETM transport media. Shake the specimen to ensure proper mixing with transport
media. Store at 2-8 C and transport to the Microbiology Lab at 2-8 C within 3 days. 

 

Stool without transport media must be received in the lab within 30 minutes of collection.

Testing Schedule

Performed daily

Reference Range

Negative for Cryptosporidium antigen

Testing Department

Microbiology

Method

Rapid Immunoassay

CPT Code

87328

Turnaround Time

72 hours

STAT Turnaround Time

Not Applicable