Ova and Parasites with Giardia Antigen

Ova and Parasites with Giardia Antigen

Test Code

1748
87177, 87209, 87329
1748
87177, 87209, 87329
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Clinical Significance

Ova and Parasites with Giardia Antigen - Giardiasis is recognized as an important human intestinal disease in most areas of the world. The causative organism, Giardia duodenalis (lamblia) is the most frequently identified protozoan parasite in stool specimens submitted to public health laboratories. This parasite has been implicated in a number of epidemics and the endemicity in the U.S., is well recognized. Acute symptoms of Giardiasis may include diarrhea, malabsorption, abdominal cramps, anorexia, nausea, weight loss, flatulence, anemia, and general weakness lasting from several weeks to several months. Chronic infections can also ...

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Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites

Test Details

Includes

  • Ova and Parasites, Concentrate and Permanent Smear
  • Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool

Patient Preparation

Interfering substances: Bismuth, barium (wait 7-10 days), antimicrobial agents (wait 2 weeks), gallbladder dye (wait 3 weeks after procedure)

Methodology

Concentration with Microscopic Exam • Trichrome Stain • Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

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LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Ova and Parasites, Concentrate and Permanent Smear
Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool
Interfering substances: Bismuth, barium (wait 7-10 days), antimicrobial agents (wait 2 weeks), gallbladder dye (wait 3 weeks after procedure)

Methodology

Concentration with Microscopic Exam • Trichrome Stain • Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

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Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 grams or 10 mL fresh stool preserved in 1 single Total-Fix® transport vial or 10% formalin and polyvinyl alcohol transport vials

Minimum Volume

5 grams or 5 mL

Transport Container

Total-Fix transport vial or 10% formalin and polyvinyl alcohol transport vials

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Total-Fix
  • Room temperature: 14 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable
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  • 10% Formalin
  • Room temperature: 18 months
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Unpreserved stool • Specimens containing barium • Stool preserved in medium other than those listed as acceptable

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
10 grams or 10 mL fresh stool preserved in 1 single Total-Fix® transport vial or 10% formalin and polyvinyl alcohol transport vials
5 grams or 5 mL
Total-Fix transport vial or 10% formalin and polyvinyl alcohol transport vials
Room temperature
Total-Fix
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

10% Formalin
Room temperature: 18 months
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved stool • Specimens containing barium • Stool preserved in medium other than those listed as acceptable
Service Area must be determined
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Clinical Significance

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