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Parasitology - Cyclospora/Isospora Exam

by mike_rogers — last modified October 30, 2009 09:03 PM


UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

 

Specimen Type
Stool container

 

Test ID CY/IS
Test Number 9805
SMS Browse CYCLOSPORA/ISOSPORA EXAM
CPT Code(s) 87206
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Clinical Microbiology, 6-4059
Tube Station 82
SpecimenRoutine:Fresh Stool (<2 hrs old);  at least 50 gm if solid, 20 mL if liquid;  See Important Comments
   
AvailabilityRoutine:Specimens accepted 24 hours/7 days. Tests performed weekly on Thursdays.  Specimen must be received in the laboratory by 8:00am on Thursday to be included on the run for that day.
 STAT:N/A
   
Turnaround Time 1-8 days
Reference Range  
 

 

  
Comments

May be found in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts.
Test not performed after >3 days hospitalization. 
One Specimen is usually adequate in most cases:  up to 3 specimens, 24 hours apart accepted.  Only one stool will be accepted for each patient per day.  NO SWABS accepted. 
Stool specimens should not be collected after the administration of barium, bismuth or oil. 
Mailing Containers available from Lab (6-4059)

 

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