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HelpTest ID NBLD0418 Cryptosporidium/Giardia Rapid Assay
AKA
Crypto
Giardia
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 Blair 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:
Stool Collection Patient Instructions - English
Stool Collection Patient Instructions - Spanish
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
Additional Information
This test will provide a rapid assay for the detection of Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia antigens and will also distinguish between the two.
Methodology
Rapid Membrane Enzyme Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87328
87329