Ova and Parasite

Specimen:

Test Code

OVAARU

Specimen Name

Ova and Parasite

Collect

2 Sterile Containers or 1 Cary-Blair collection container

Submit

2 - Sterile Containers CRITICAL FROZEN or 1 - Cary-Blair collection container

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Specimens in any other preservative than indicated above, or Plain Stool that isn't frozen.

Stability

Plain Stool - CRITICAL FROZEN 7days; Cary-Blair collection container-Only acceptable for 72 hours refrigerated

Methodology

GLAM, CRYSPOR - Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed

GLAM, CRYSPOR - Sunday - Saturday

Reported

GLAM, CRYSPOR - 1-2 days

CPT Codes

  • 87328
  • 87329

Components

Includes: GLAM - Giardia Antigen by EIA (ARUP via RPS), CRYSPOR - Cryptosporidium Antigen by EIA (ARUP via RPS)

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