Parasite Screen - DFA
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mike_rogers
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June 19, 2008 09:53 AM
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UNC Hospitals McLendon Clinical Laboratories 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
| Detects both Giardia and Cryptosporidium
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| Test ID | PARAS | |
| Test Number | 9807 | |
| SMS Browse | PARASITOLOGY SCREEN | |
| CPT Code(s) | 87272, 87269 | |
| Group/Individual Test | Individual | |
| Laboratory | Clinical Microbiology, 966-4053 | |
| Tube Station | 82 | |
| Specimen | Routine: | Fresh stool (<2 hours old). If transport will be delayed obtain PARA-PAK preservative and/or mailing container from the lab. See Comments |
| Availability | Routine: | Specimens accepted 24 hours/7days |
| Turnaround Time | 48 - 72 hours Specimens received Sat/Sun or Holidays will be examined on the next regular work day | |
| Reference Range | ||
| Comments | 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) | |
