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Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast : 0060046

Mnemonic: PARAST

Methodology:	Qualitative Concentration/Modified Acid-Fast Stain
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:	Collect: Stool or gastric fluids. Specimen Preparation: Stool: Preserve in 10% formalin (ARUP Supply #16355). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Gastric Fluids: Transfer to clean, leak-proof container (ARUP Supply #40910). Storage/Transport Temperature: Stool: Room temperature. Gastric Fluids: Refrigerated. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens other then stool or gastric fluids (for respiratory samples (BAL or Sputum) contact technical section for guidance on alternative testing). Stability (collection to initiation of testing): 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
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)

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