Cryptosporidium Prep Exam
Order Name
C CRYPTOSP
Test Number: 6001600
Revision Date 12/04/2008
Test Number: 6001600
Revision Date 12/04/2008
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Cryptosporidium Prep Exam
|
Direct Fluorescent Antibody |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | Fecal/Stool | Parapak | Refrigerated | |
| Instructions | Place stool in formalin container found with ova and parasite kits. This is usually performed ordered in conjunction with an ova and parasite exam. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 2 Days |
| Clinical Use | Detects Cryptosporidium sp. infections |
| CPT Code(s) | 87272 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |