Stool. Due to the various shedding cycles of many parasites, three separate stool specimens collected over a 5-7 day period are recommended.
Specimen Preparation
Preserve 2 g of stool within one hour of collection in AlcorFix (ARUP Supply #52059) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 g) Additional specimen collection instructions can be found at https://www.aruplab.com/parasep. Preserving in 10 percent formalin is also acceptable.
Cryptosporidium antigen detection by EIA is also available for stool samples only. Refer to Cryptosporidium Antigen by EIA (0060045). Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) for Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora is also available.
Test for persistent diarrhea (>14 days) or known risk factors if Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora or Cystoisospora is the suspected infectious agent.
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Qualitative Concentration/Stain/Microscopy
Reported
1-2 days
Synonyms
CLB
Coccidia
Coccidian like bodies
Cryptosporidium/Cyclospora Stain
Cyclospora cayetanensis
Cyclospora Stain
Cystoisospora
Isospora Stain
Modified Acid Fast
Parasites
Parasite
ARUP Test Code
0060046
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
CPT Codes
87177; 87207
LOINC
10656-7
ARUP Test Code
0060046
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratories
Test Build Information
OrderCode
OrderName
ResultCode
ResultName
ResultUnits
RESULT LOINC
CPT
PARAST
CRYPTO & COCCIDIA STAIN
PARASS
PARASITOLOGY STAIN
11478-5
87207, 87177
Collection
Collect
Stool. Due to the various shedding cycles of many parasites, three separate stool specimens collected over a 5-7 day period are recommended.
Specimen Preparation
Preserve 2 g of stool within one hour of collection in AlcorFix (ARUP Supply #52059) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 g) Additional specimen collection instructions can be found at https://www.aruplab.com/parasep. Preserving in 10 percent formalin is also acceptable.
Cryptosporidium antigen detection by EIA is also available for stool samples only. Refer to Cryptosporidium Antigen by EIA (0060045). Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) for Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora is also available.
Laboratories.