CYCLOSPORA and ISOPORA EXAMINATION

Test Code: 260Specimen Collection: Stool
Component:


Cyclospora
Isopora

Method:


LM
LM

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, 87207Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

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
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