Test directory: Microsporidia Exam

Ordering Code 5713
Test Name Microsporidia Exam
Alias Microsporidia Spores
Preferred Specimen Stool
Preferred Container 10% Formalin Vial
Other Specimen/Container Stool in Total Fix transport vial,
Duodenal aspirate in 10% Formalin vial
Optimum Volume 5 gm or 5 mL of stool
Collection Instructions Antacids, barium, bismuth, anti-diarrheal medication or oily laxatives prior to collection should not be used.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen Stability Ambient: 30 Days
Refrigerated: 30 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Unpreserved stool, Stool in Cary Blair or
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA), Received frozen
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Microscopy
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 9, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Microsporidia ALL See report.