Microsporidium / Cyclospora / Isospora belli / Cryptosporidium Parvum
Methodology:
Light Microscopy (LM)
Edit Date:
4/28/2009
Components:
Microsporidium; Cryptosporidium Parvum; Cyclospora; Isospora belli
Performed:
Daily
Released:
48-72 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
87206-90, 87209-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Fresh stool transferred into a SAF vial, Formalin vial, or ECOFIX. Also acceptable: Sputum in a sterile container. Refrigerate.
Handling:
Place refrigerated stool in the preservatives within 2 hours.
Stability:
After stool specimen is preserved, or sputum: 14 days ambient or 14 days refrigerated.
Standard Volume:
2 mL stool.
Minimum Volume:
1 mL stool.
Transport:
Refrigerated.
Comments:
The assay, which aids in the diagnosis of parasitic infections, consists of two different stains: Modified trichrome which identifies Microsporidia and Modified Acid Fast which identifies Cryptosporidium, Isospora, and Cyclospora.
Rejection Criteria:
Leaking container; culturettes or swabs; PVA vial; unpreserved stool.
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