Cryptosporidium in Stool Stain
| Abbrev Code: | CRYPSTN | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3412 | Order Name: | Cryptosporidium in Stool Stain |
| Synonyms: | Cyclospora; Cystoisopora; CRYSP | ||
| Methodology: | Kinyoun's modified acid fast stain of concentrated sediment | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87206 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Examination for Cryptosporidium oocysts, Cyclospora, and Cystoisopora. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri, 0730-1530; results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Provide clinical diagnosis and organism suspected on request form. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Liquid or semi-formed stools in Ecofix or 10% Formalin |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL or 1 gram semi-formed stool liquid |
| Container: | Ecofix Parapak Alternate Containers: Formalin Stool |
| Causes for Rejection: | Formed stools. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store preserved specimens at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship preserved specimens at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | Establish the diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis in patients who are considered at risk for infection by Cryptosporidium (e.g. immunocompromised, exposed to infected animals, attend day care center or exhibit gastrointestinal disorder). Also serves to diagnose Cyclospora and Cystoisopora infection. |
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