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Parasites, Duodenal and Colonic / Stool Aspirates
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P401 |
| Test group | Parasites |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Monday-Friday, day shift |
| Method | Microscopy (with pH to verify location for duodenal aspirates) |
| Collection Instructions | Deliver specimen to laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Container type | Leuken Trap |
| Amount to Collect | 15 mL aspirate |
| Sample type | Duodenal or Colonic / Stool Aspirates |
| Preferred volume | 15 mL aspirate |
| Min. Volume | 5 mL aspirate |
| Processing notes | Maintain sample at room temperature |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | Giardia lamblia; String test; Proctoscopic aspirate |
| Stability | Unpreserved 1 hour (but not rejected if > 1 hour) |
| Turn around times | 1-3 days |
| Additional information | These specimens are NOT suitable for Giardia antigen test. See entry for Giardia lamblia antigen and Strongyloides stercoralis. The 'String test' is no longer offered |
| CPT coding | 87177, 88313, 87206 |
| LOINC code | 10704-5 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:27:38 PM |
| Entry Number | 711 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667