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Test Code GCAGFEC Giardia/Cryptosporidium Antigen Fecal

Important Note

NAH Outreach Interface Order

Specimen Type

Stool

Container

Sterile specimen container

Preserved in SAF, 10% formalin, MIF, Cary-Blair, or Stuart's transport media 

Minimum Volume

1 g

Stability

2 weeks at 2-8oC for SAF, 10% formalin, MIF, and Cary-Blair preserved specimens

Test ASAP for Stuart's transport media preserved specimens

Transfer Instructions

Stool must be aliquoted into SAF, 10% formalin, MIF, Cary-Blair, or Stuart's transport media ASAP after collection. Transport preserved specimen at 2-8oC.

Expected Turn Around Time

STAT/ASAP: 1 hour

Result Information

Result Code

Result Name

GFEC

Giardia Ag Fecal
CRYPTFEC Cryptosporidium Ag Fecal

CPT

87328|87329