Specimen Preparation: Preserve 5g stool in 10 percent formalin (ARUP supply #16355) within one hour of collection. Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1g)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s):
87329
Cross References:
Giardia lamblia Antigen (Giardia Antigen by EIA)
, Ova & Parasite Exam by EIA (Giardia Antigen by EIA)
