Giardia and Cryptosporidium Antigen Panel
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Clinical Significance
Giardia and Cryptosporidium Antigen Panel - Cryptosporidium is the causative agent of Cryptosporidiosis. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and respiratory problems lasting from several days to more than a month and often leading to persistent infection or death.
Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool - Giardia is a protozoan that can cause diarrhea. Infection occurs after ingestion of contaminated food or water. Antigen detection is considered an alternative to stool examination.
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Diagnosis of Intestinal ParasitesTest Details
Cryptosporidium Antigen, EIA
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
| Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool | Not detected |
| Cryptosporidium Antigen, EIA | Not detected |
Preferred Specimen(s)
10 grams or 10 mL stool preserved in Total-Fix® transport vial
Minimum Volume
5 grams or 5 mL
Collection Instructions
Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into Total-Fix vial. Fill to the line on transport vial. Mix contents thoroughly until homogenous.
The patient must not use barium products, antacids, antidiarrheal medications, or laxatives containing oil prior to collection of a specimen for parasitological exam.
Transport Container
Total-Fix transport vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: Unacceptable
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria
Unpreserved stool • Stool specimens that have been previously concentrated • Stool specimens preserved in media other than those listed above
Setup Schedule
The patient must not use barium products, antacids, antidiarrheal medications, or laxatives containing oil prior to collection of a specimen for parasitological exam.
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable