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HelpTest ID NBLD0418 Cryptosporidium/Giardia Rapid Assay
AKA
Crypto/Giardia EIA, Crypto/Giardia Immunoassay
Specimen Type/Requirements
Orange Cap Para-Pak C & S ( Cary Blair Transport Media) - Stool. Refer to Stool Collection Guide Fill to line indicated.
Also Acceptable: Green Cap Para-Pak Enteric Plus, and Pink Cap Para Pak Ova and Parasite 10% formalin.
Specimen Volume
Properly filled Para Pak C & S stool container. ( approximately 5mL ) Specimen will be rejected if level is above or below the "fill to" line.
Stability/Transport
10% Formalin
| Room Temperature | 2 months | Preferred for Transport |
| Refrigerated | 2 months | |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Cary Blair
| Room Temperature | NA | |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Friday
Methodology
Immunochromatographic (Lateral Flow) Assay
Performing Lab
AV ID LAB (FARGO)
CPT
87328; 87329
Report Available
1-3 days