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HelpTest ID NBLD0225 Giardia Antigen
Specimen Type/Requirements
Orange Cap Para-Pak C&S (Cary Blair Transport Media) - Stool (Refer to Stool Collection Patient Instruction link below)
Also acceptable: Green Cap Para-Pak Enteric Plus (Cary Blalir Transport Media) - Stool (Refer to Stool Collection Patient Instruction link below)
Sterile or Non-Sterile Container - Stool (only stable 1-2 hours refrigerated)
PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol) Fixative samples are not acceptable.
Please reference links for patient instructions:
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 5 grams |
|---|
Stability/Transport
Orange Cap Para-Pak C&S (Cary Blair Transport Media):
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Sterile or Non-Sterile Container:
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1-2 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Rapid Membrane Enzyme Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87329