CYCLOSPORA and ISOPORA EXAMINATION | |
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Test Code: 260 | Specimen Collection: Stool |
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Collection Notes: Transfer 2 grams of fresh stool into a single SAF vial. It is recommended to submit three specimens that have been collected on three different days. | |
Clinical Utility: Cyclospora cayetanensis and Isopora belli are parasites that can cause diarrhea, malaise, and low-grade fever. | |
CPT Code: 87015, 87207 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Ecofix(2 g) Ambient 14 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Stool PVA Ambient 14 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Stool, Formalin Ambient 14 Days Refrigerated 14 Days |