Giardia sp/Cryptosporidium sp (Giardia/Crypto EIA)
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| Synonyms:
| Giardia/Crypto |
| Specimen: | Freash stool in a leak-proof container or stool in ParaPak PVA and formalin. Do not collect specimen for 1 week after barium or laxative administration. |
| Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
| Collection: |
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| Rejection Criteria: | Delayed transport ot Laboratory; specimens containing barium; improper labeling; improper transport media |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Rapid Membrane Enzyme Immunoassay |
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| Additional Information: | Anclude any pertinent clinical and travel history |
| Testing Includes: | Qualitative assay for the detection of Giardia sp and Cryptosporidium sp. specific antigens. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |