| Test Name: | Giardia/Cryptosporidium Antigen, Feces |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB5025 | | |
| CPT Code: | Giardia: | 87329 | |
| | Crypto: | 87328 | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Feces |
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Sterile container |
| Testing Schedule: | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Specimens received after 3 p.m. will be processed the following weekday. |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| | Routine: NA |
| Collection Information: | See Microbiology Collection Information by Source. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in lab within 24 hours. Liquid stool specimens should be delivered to lab within 1 hour. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, improper/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | Giardia lamblia antigen negative |
| | Cryptosporidium parvum antigen negative |
| Additional Information: | |