Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Do not order for patients with diarrhea developed during prolonged hospitalization. Most comprehensive and sensitive alternative to traditional, insensitive ova and parasite examinations of stool specimens for the evaluation of GI infections. Detects
• Cryptosporidium hominis and parvum
• Cyclospora cayetanensis
• Dientamoeba fragilis
• Entamoeba histolytica
• Giardia lamblia, intestinalis, duodenalis
• Microsporidia
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
PARAMICPCR
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Tue, Thurs, Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
2-5 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens in Viral Transport Media. Stool in formalin.
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Available Separately
Components
Reference Interval
Yes (2011150)
Gastrointestinal Parasite Panel by PCR
See Report
Yes (2011626)
Microsporidia by PCR
See Report
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Refer to individual components.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Gastrointestinal Parasite and Microsporidia by PCR
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