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HelpTest ID NBLD5036 Cryptosporidium Antigen
AKA
Cryptosporidium
Specimen Type/Requirements
Stool: Orange cap Para-Pak C& S (Cary Blair Transport Media) . Refer to Stool collection Guide. Fill to line indicated.
Also Acceptable Green Cap Para - Pak Enteric Plus (Cary-Blair Transport Media) and Pink Cap Para -Pak Ova and Parasite 10% Formalin.
Specimen Volume
Properly fill 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 | 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
Report Available
1-3 days