Stool Auramine Microscopic Exam

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General Information

Lab Name
Stool Auramine Microscopic Exam
Lab Code
CYCLOP
Epic Ordering
Stool Auramine Microscopic Exam for Coccidia only
Description

Primarily for the detection of Cystoisospora belli (rare). NOT optimal test for Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora cayetanensis; order Enteric Pathogen Panel (STOEPM).

Synonyms
Coccidia, Cryptosporidia, Cystoisospora, O & P, Ova & Parasites
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Stool
Collection

Submit feces in 10% formalin in clean container (preferred) 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. Specimen will be rejected if unpreserved greater than 2 hours.

Handling Instructions

Three specimens should be collected on separate days, as the number of oocysts varies from day to day.

Quantity
requested: 1-2 mL stool
minimum: 1 mL stool

Processing

Processing

Specimen will be concentrated and smears prepared from sediment.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

UW-MT Microbiology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room # NW177,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency
Monday-Friday, Not available on Holidays
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
87015, 87206
LOINC
676-7
Interfaced Order Code
UOW389