ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060046: Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast |
| Test Mnemonic: PARAST | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Concentration/Modified Acid-Fast Stain
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Stool or gastric fluids. Preserve stool in 10% formalin. (ARUP Supply #16355). Gastric fluids should be submitted unpreserved (ARUP Supply #40910).
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: Stool in 10% formalin at 20-25°C. Gastric fluids in clean, leak-proof container at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Samples other then stool or gastric fluids. For respiratory samples (BAL or Sputum) contact technical section for guidance on alternative testing. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Preserved in formalin: Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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| #ExistRefRange> Negative *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
This modified acid fast stain detects the presence of cryptosporidium, cyclospora and isospora.
*ExistInterpData> |
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| Cryptosporidium antigen detection by EIA is also available for stool samples only. Refer to Cryptosporidium Antigen by EIA (0060045). |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87015 Concentration; 87207 Stain |