Cyclospora and Isospora Examination
Order Code:
CYCLOS
Test Summary
Cyclospora cayetanensis and Isospora belli are coccidian parasites which cause malaise, low grade fever, and diarrhea. Fatigue, anorexia, vomiting, myalgia and weight loss occur. The clinical presentation for those patients infected with either disease is similar.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
10 grams or 10 mL stool submitted in 10% formalin, or fresh stool Total-Fix® transport vial
Minimum Volume
5 grams of 5 mL
Instructions
Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into suitable vial. Fill to the line on the transport vial. Stool must not contain residual barium from diagnostic tests.
Patient Preparation
Stool must not contain residual barium from diagnostic tests
Storage
Sterile screw cap formalin vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 6 months
- Refrigerated: Not recommended
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received Frozen • Unpreserved stool • Stool specimens preserved in transport media not listed as acceptable
Order Code
CYCLOS
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3000
Includes
Cyclospora Examination, Isospora Examination, Concentration
CPT Code
- 87015
- 87207
Billing Code
- 670241
- 670242
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopic Exam of Modified Acid-Fast Stain
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
- Cyclopora Exam: Not Detected
- Isospora Exam: Not Detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily, Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
10 grams or 10 mL stool submitted in 10% formalin, or fresh stool Total-Fix® transport vial
Minimum Volume
5 grams of 5 mL
Instructions
Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into suitable vial. Fill to the line on the transport vial. Stool must not contain residual barium from diagnostic tests.
Patient Preparation
Stool must not contain residual barium from diagnostic tests
Storage
Sterile screw cap formalin vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 6 months
- Refrigerated: Not recommended
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received Frozen • Unpreserved stool • Stool specimens preserved in transport media not listed as acceptable
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopic Exam of Modified Acid-Fast Stain
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
- Cyclopora Exam: Not Detected
- Isospora Exam: Not Detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily, Report available: 1 day