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Test Code CSPORA MODIFIED ACID FAST PARASITOLOGY

Important Note

Fecal samples submitted in Total Fix will be accepted for testing at UVMMC. Fecal samples submitted in EcoFix or Formalin/PVA will be forwarded to Mayo Clinic Laboratories for testing. All other transport vials will be rejected.

This test looks for Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, and Isospora.

Additional Codes

Primary ID

Epic Code

Mayo Access ID
CSPORA LAB905 FAH5899

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Total Fix Vial Feces Ambient* 5 mL 1 mL 0.5 mL 72 hrs
Sterile Container Feces Ambient 5 mL 1 mL 0.5 mL 1 hr

If unable to transport specimen to the lab within ONE HOUR of collection, use Total Fix Vial. Kits are available from Lab Customer Service 847-5121.

*Refrigerated samples are acceptable.

Collection and Transport of Sample for Fecal Ova and Parasites

  • Collect sample in a bedpan, avoiding contamination with urine.
  • If patient is at home, collect specimen in Stool Collection Commode or have the patient put plastic wrap over the toilet bowl.
  • At least 0.5 mL (size of a walnut) of sample is needed. Do not fill stool above the fill line on the transport vial
  • If the specimen cannot be transported to the lab within ONE HOUR, inoculate stool into a transport Vial (Total Fix) which can be obtained from Customer Service (802)847-5121. Transport to the lab within 72 hours.
  • All vials should be inverted several times so the sample and preservative are well mixed.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / 1 day / Not available STAT

Method

Modified Acid Fast Stain

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Cyclospora Detection 87206

 

Instrumentation

Manual Method

Reference Range

No Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora or Isospora seen by Modified Kinyoun Carbol Fuschin stain. Physician will be notified of positive results.

Section

Microbiology-2

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

LOINC Code Information

Order Code Reporting Name LOINC Code
CSPORA Cyclospora Detection 10659-1