Cyclospora/Isospora Stain
- LIS Mnemonic: AFSMC
Collect
Stool, colonic wash or small bowel aspirate in O & P vials
Volume Required
1 tablespoon in each vial
Minimum Required
1 tablespoon of specimen
Transport
Send laboratory immediately at room temperature especially if the specimen is not in a preservative.
Stability
2 months if specimen is in preservative
Unacceptable conditions
Refrigerated specimens
Days Performed
Monday through Friday
Reported
1-3 days
CPT
87206
Methodology
Special stain
Remarks
This stain allows for the identification of Cyclospora and/or Isospora spp.
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