ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast : 0060046

Mnemonic: PARAST

Methodology: Qualitative Concentration/Stain
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Stool.

Specimen Preparation: Preserve 5 g stool in 10 percent formalin (ARUP Supply #16355). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens other than stool.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Negative
Interpretive Data: The parasitology stain is a modified acid fast stain that detects Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, and Cystoisospora
Note: Cryptosporidium antigen detection by EIA is also available for stool samples only.  Refer to Cryptosporidium Antigen by EIA (0060045).
CPT Code(s): 87015; 87207
Cross References: Coccidia (Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast), Cryptosporidium/Cyclospora Stain (Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast) , Cyclospora Stain (Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast) , Isospora Stain (Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast)