Cryptosporidium/Giardia Rapid Assay
- LIS Mnemonic: RCGAG
Collect
Stool, colonic aspirate or small bowel aspirate in a clean leak-proof screw-cap container or O&P vials
Volume Required
1-3 mLs
Minimum Required
1 mL
Transport
Unpreserved specimen: at room temperature within 30 minutes of collection. Transport preserved specimens at room temperature.
Stability
Unpreserved specimens: 30 minutes
Preserved specimens: 2 weeks at room temperature
Unacceptable conditions
Colonic or duodenal washings due to dilution factor
Specimens containing barium
Specimens submitted on swabs or in diapers
Refrigerated specimens
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Within 2 hours of receipt in the laboratory
CPT
86255
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Remarks
If patient has had barium: specimen should not be submitted until >=7 days later.
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