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