Giardia Antigen by EIA
Ordering Recommendation
Test for persistent diarrhea (>14 days) or known risk factors if Giardia duodenalis (synonyms Giardia lamblia, Giardia intestinalis) is the suspected infectious agent.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Stool.
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.
Unpreserved: Frozen. Preserved: Room temperature.
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
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87329
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0060048 | Giardia Antigen By EIA | 6412-1 |
Aliases
- G lamblia antigaten EIA
- Giardia EIA
- Giardia lamblia Antigen
- Ova and Parasite Exam by EIA