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0060050: Microsporidia Stain

Test Mnemonic: MICROST
Methodology: Modified Trichrome Stain Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:

Collect: Stool. Preserve stool in 10% formalin within one hour of collection. ARUP Supply #16355.

Transport: Stool preserved in 10% formalin at 20-25°C. (Min: 1 g) ARUP Supply #16355. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Categrory B, shipping guidlines.

Unacceptable Conditions: Samples submitted in preservatives other than 10% formalin. Unpreserved samples.

Stability: Preserved in 10% formalin: Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:

Negative

CPT Code(s):
87207 Stain; 87015 Concentration

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