Cryptosporidium EIA
Order Code:
CRYSAG
Test Summary
Cryptosporidiosis (Cryptosporidium or Crypto) causes watery diarrhea. Athough Crypto can affect all people, some groups are likely to develop more serious illness. For people with weakened immune systems, symptoms can be severe and could lead to sever or life-threatening illness. Examples of people with weakened immune systems include those with AIDS; those with inherited diseases that affect the immune system; and cancer and transplant patients who are taking certain immunosuppressive drugs.
Aliases
- Ova and Parasite
- Routine O&
- P Cryptosporidium
- CRYPTO
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Random Stool specimen in Ova & Parasite transport vial. (Pink and Blue lids)
Minimum Volume
1 g feces
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Ova/Parasite Kit-ParaPak
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 months if preserved, 1 day if unpreserved
- Refrigerated = 2 months if preserved, 2 days if unpreserved
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Polyvinyl alcohol
Order Code
CRYSAG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5759
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87328
Billing Code
- 300734
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Random Stool specimen in Ova & Parasite transport vial. (Pink and Blue lids)
Minimum Volume
1 g feces
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Ova/Parasite Kit-ParaPak
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 months if preserved, 1 day if unpreserved
- Refrigerated = 2 months if preserved, 2 days if unpreserved
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Polyvinyl alcohol
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 3 days