Microsporidia Stain
Order Name
Microspor Stain
Test Number: 6906927
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6906927
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Microsporidia Stain
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Qualitative Microscopy/Stain | 32701-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | Three 2g (1g) | Stool, Random | AlcorFix Preservative Kit | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | Three 2g (1g) | Stool, Random | Specimen Container, 10% Formalin Solution (White Cap) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Special Instructions: Testing referred to ARUP TC 60050? Three separate stool specimens collected over a 5-7 day period are recommended. Preserve 2g(1g) of stool within one hour of collection in AlcorFix. available from Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc. Supply or ARUP Supply #52059. Preserving in 10 percent formalin is also acceptable. Unacceptable Conditions: Unpreserved stool or specimens in any other preservative than indicated above. Stability: Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 8 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 828795 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 828795 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87207; 87015 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |