Cryptosporidium & Giardia Antigen by EIA OAPEIA
| Method(s) | Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Stool |
| Transport | 5-10 g stool in unpreserved stool transport vial (Min: 5 g). Preserving in alcohol-based preservative (within 1 hour of collection) is also acceptable. |
| Remarks | For patients from, or with a history of travel to, a developing country, or who have persistent symptoms and/or are immunocompromised, it is suggested to order Ova and Parasite Exam, Fecal (OAPEXM). Add-on testing: within one week of collection. |
| Stability | Unpreserved: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 week. Preserved: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable. |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5011838 |
| CPTCode | Cryptosporidium 87328; Giardia 87329 |
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