Primarily for the detection of Cystoisospora belli (rare). NOT optimal test for Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora cayetanensis; order Enteric Pathogen Panel (STOEPM).
Code | Name |
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SDES | Specimen Description |
SREQ | Special Requests |
AURST | Auramine Stain |
RPT | Report Status |
Submit feces in Para-Pak Ultra EcoFix vial or 10% formalin in clean container within 7 days of collection. Specimen will be rejected if greater than one week old.
Fresh (unpreserved) feces may be submitted to the lab within 2 hours of collection at room temp. Specimen will be rejected if unpreserved greater than 2 hours.
Transport from outside locations ok if refrigerated.
Three specimens should be collected on separate days, as the number of oocysts varies from day to day.
Specimen will be concentrated and smears prepared from sediment.
HMC |
Microbiology
206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
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UW-MT |
Microbiology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |