| Ordering Code | 604 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Cyclospora by Modified Acid Fast |
| Preferred Specimen | Stool |
| Preferred Container | 10% Formalin vial |
| Other Specimen/Container | Raw stool in clean container |
| Optimum Volume | Stool, Preserved: 1 filled preservative vial Stool, Unpreserved: 10 gm |
| Collection Instructions | Stool,Preserved: Collect stool sample and immediately transfer appropriate amount into 10% formalin vial to reach fill level on the vial's label. |
| Handling Instructions | Stool,Unpreserved: Transfer into 10% Formalin vial upon receipt. |
| Transport Requirements | Stool,Preserved: Oahu: Ambient, Airline: Amibent Stool,Unpreserved: Oahu: Refrigerated, Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Stool,Preserved: Ambient: 1 Year Stool,Unpreserved: Refrigerated: 1 Day |
| Rejection Criteria | Preserved stool other than 10% formalin, Raw stool not refrigerated within 24 hours, Leaking specimen, Frozen, Rectal swab, Stool in diaper or tissue |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Modified Acid Fast Smear |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of March 31, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | ALL | NEGATIVE | NEGATIVE | (Testing done by... Note1 |