Test Code LAB0291864 Cryptosporidium/Giardia Antigen, Stool

Methodology

Immunochromatographic Assay

Note: Detects both Cryptosporidium and/or Giardia simultaneously.

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred

Specimen Type: Preserved stool

Container/Tube: Stool container with 10% buffered formalin preservative or Cary Blair.

Specimen Volume: 5 g (peanut size amount of raw stool)

Acceptable

Specimen Type: Fresh, random stool

Container/Tube: Stool Container

Specimen Volume: 5 g

Refrigerated <2 weeks (Raw stool must be received and placed in preservative within one hour of collection)/Frozen -20⁰ C(in preservative) <2 months

Negative

Monday through Friday

87328-Cryptosporidium

87629-Giardia