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Test ID NBLD0225 Giardia Antigen

AKA

Giardia EIA, Giardia Immunoassay, Giardia Lamblia Antigen

Specimen Type/Requirements

Orange Cap Para-Pak C&S (Cary Blair Transport Media) Stool. Refer to the stool collection guide below. Fill to line indicated  

 

Also Aceptable: Green Cap Para-Pak Enteric Plus and Pink Cap Para Pak Ova and Parasite 10% formalin

Instructions for Stool Collection
 

 

 

Specimen Volume

Properly filled Para-Pak C & S- stool container ( Approximately 5 mL) Specimen will be rejected if level is above or below  "fill to" line

Stability/Transport

10% Formalin

Room Temperature 2 months for Formalin Cary Blair - NA
Refrigerated 2 months for Formalin Cary Blair - 2 Weeks
Frozen 2 months for Formalin Cary Blair - 2 Months

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Friday

Methodology

Immunochromatographic (Lateral Flow) Assay

Performing Lab

AV ID LAB (FARGO)

CPT

87329

Report Available

1-3 days