CRYPTOSPORIDIUM/GIARDIA LAMBLIA FA STAIN
Marquette General Health System

General Info

HLAB/HOL Code

   CG

MGH LIS Test No

   517

Schedule

   Monday-Friday

Testing Time

   1 day

Testing Lab

   Marquette General Hospital

QORR Test Code

   CG

Specimen Info

Type

   Stool  

Volume

   5ml liquid; formed walnut size

Temperature

   Ambient

Preservative

    

Collection Info

   Place specimen in 10% formalin transport tube.
 
Specimen Acceptability

Methods
Fluorescent stain for Cryptosporidium oocyst antigen and Giardia lamblia cyst antigen.

Clinical Utilities

CPT Codes
87272, 87269

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range
Negative for Cryptosporidium;
Negative for Giardia

Component Information

Collection Notes

Additional Comments

 

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