Specimen Requirements
Title
Cryptosporidium, Antigen (Stool)
Specimen Requirement
Collect 2 g (thumbnail size portion of stool) or 2 mL liquid stool. Send stool in a sterile container or Para-Pak® pink.
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Stability
Sterile-Room temp: 24 hours, Frozen: 18 months; Para-Pak® Pink-Room temp: 18 months, Refrigerated: 18 months
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
3-5 days
Clinical Use
Rapid detection of Cryptosporidium from clinical samples.
Test Code
CRYSW