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HelpTest ID NBLD0221 Cryptosporidia/Cyclospora Smear
Specimen Type/Requirements
Green Cap Para-Pak EcoFix - Stool (Refer to Stool Collection Patient Instruction link below): Stool must be added to EcoFix within one hour of collection.
Sterile Container - Stool (stable one hour only)
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Please reference links for patient instructions:
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 5.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 5.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 1 week | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Acid Fast Stain (Kinyoun’s cold carbolfuchsin)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87206