Ordering Recommendation

Test for persistent diarrhea (>14 days) or known risk factors if Cryptosporidium spp is the suspected infectious agent.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Stool.

Specimen Preparation

Transport 5 g stool in unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect or contact ARUP Client Services at(800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g) Preserving in 10 percent formalin (within 1 hour of collection) is also acceptable. 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Unpreserved: Frozen. 
Preserved: Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens in any other preservative than indicated above.

Remarks
Stability

Unpreserved: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 week
Preserved: Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 days

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

This immunoassay is not a substitute for comprehensive testing. Refer to Ova & Parasite Exam, Fecal (Immunocompromised or Travel History) (ARUP test code 3001662).

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87328

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0060045 Cryptosporidium Antigen by EIA 6371-9
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Aliases

  • Coccidia
  • Cryptosporidium Antigen
  • Cryptosporidium Antigen, Feces
  • Ova and Parasite Exam by EIA
Cryptosporidium Antigen by EIA