CRYPTOSPORIDIUM AND GIARDIA ANTIGENS, STOOL

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	CRYGA
EPIC	LAB10962

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

A qualitative immunochromatographic assay that simultaneously detects and distinguishes between Cryptosporidium and Giardia antigens in aqueous extracts of patient stool specimens

Method Name

Qualitative Immunochromatography

Reference Values

Negative

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Daily

Report Available

1 Day

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM ANTIGEN, STOOL
GIARDIA ANTIGEN, STOOL

Specimen Type

Stool

Preferred Container

Para-Pak® Formalin

Specimen Collection and Handling

Send specimen refrigerated, if sample is not in preservative.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Stool

Refrigerated: 1 Day

Note: Fresh stool, stool container: 1 Day refrigerated. Preserved specimen: 14 Days.

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
87328	Infectious Agent Antigen Detection by Immunoassay Technique, Qualitative or Semiquantitative, Multiple-Step Method, Cryptosporidium
87329	Infectious Agent Antigen Detection by Immunoassay Technique, Qualitative or Semiquantitative, Multiple-Step Method, Giardia

Keywords

CRYPTOSPORIDIUM ANTIGEN

GIARDIA

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