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Test Code N.GIP ENTERIC PARASITIC PANEL, PCR

Important Note

E. histolytica

Giardia lamblia

Cryptosporidium

Additional Codes

N.GIP

Methodology

Automated Multiplex PCR

Specimen Requirements

Stool

Container: Clean, dry container or 10% Formalin-Fixed

Specimen Collection:

  1. Transfer liquid or soft stool into a clean, dry container or 10% formalin-fixed container.

  2. Avoid contamination with water or urine.

  3. Label container with first name, last name, DOB, and date and time collected.

  4. Transport specimen between 2℃ - 25 ℃.

Specimen Transport/Stability

2⁰C - 25⁰C: 48 hours

Refrigerated (2⁰C - 8 ⁰C): 5 days

 

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Reference Ranges

 

E. histolytica Negative
Giardia lamblia Negative
Cryptosporidium Negative

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Available Upon Request