RRPL Compendium of Tests

Parasites: Giardia and Cryptosporidium Antigen Screen

Section:

Parasitology

Test:

Parasites: Giardia and Cryptosporidium Antigen Screen

Specimen	Collection Procedure
Stool (SAF)	Stool SAF): Instruct patient to defecate into a clean bowl. Collect stool without contaminating with urine. Immediately add stool (a grape sized amount of solid specimen or to fill line if a liquid specimen) to SAF preservative and mix thoroughly using spoon provided. Screw cap on tightly.

Specimen

Collection Procedure

Stool (SAF)

Stool SAF):  Instruct patient to defecate into a clean bowl.  Collect stool without contaminating with urine.  Immediately add stool (a grape sized amount of solid specimen or to fill line if a liquid specimen) to SAF preservative and mix thoroughly using spoon provided.  Screw cap on tightly.

Requisition:

Microbiology Doc 1400-55 RRPL 001R V11

Special Handling Instructions:

NOTE:  Stool specimens collected in SAF preservative may be refrigerated at (2 - 8°C) or stored at room temperature (20 - 25°C)

Shipping:

Submit as soon as possible. Package as required by transport system used. Ship in accordance with Transport Canada Regulations.

Reference Values:

Negative or Positive

Turn Around Time:

Negative:  2 - 7 days
Positive:  2 - 7 days

Last Modified Date:

10/3/2022 8:44:42 AM

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