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Test ID NBLD5036 Cryptosporidium Antigen

AKA

Crypto

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:

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

Methodology

Rapid Membrane Enzyme Immunoassay

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

87328