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0060046: Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast

Test Mnemonic: PARAST
Methodology: Concentration/Modified Acid-Fast Stain Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:

Collect: Stool or gastric fluids. Preserve stool in 10% formalin. (ARUP Supply #16355). Gastric fluids should be submitted unpreserved (ARUP Supply #40910).

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.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Unacceptable Conditions: Samples other then stool or gastric fluids. For respiratory samples (BAL or Sputum) contact technical section for guidance on alternative testing.

Stability: Preserved in formalin: Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:

Negative

Interpretive Data:
This modified acid fast stain detects the presence of cryptosporidium, cyclospora and isospora.

Note:
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

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