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Cryptosporidium and Coccidia Exam, Fecal
Ordering Recommendation
Test for persistent diarrhea (>14 days) or known risk factors if Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora or Cystoisospora is the suspected infectious agent.
Methodology
Qualitative Concentration/Stain/Microscopy
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Stool. Due to the various shedding cycles of many parasites, three separate stool specimens collected over a 5-7 day period are recommended.
Preserve 2 g of stool within one hour of collection in AlcorFix (ARUP Supply #52059) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 g) Additional specimen collection instructions can be found at https://www.aruplab.com/parasep. Preserving in 10 percent formalin is also acceptable.
Room temperature.
Specimens other than stool or unpreserved stool.
Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
Standard
Note
Cryptosporidium antigen detection by EIA is also available for stool samples only. Refer to Cryptosporidium Antigen by EIA (0060045). Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) for Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora is also available.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87177; 87207
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060046 | Parasitology Stain | 11478-5 |
Aliases
- CLB
- Coccidia
- Coccidian like bodies
- Cryptosporidium/Cyclospora Stain
- Cyclospora cayetanensis
- Cyclospora Stain
- Cystoisospora
- Isospora Stain
- Modified Acid Fast
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