CRYPTOSPORIDIUM ANTIGEN-STOOL

<p>Collect random stool. Send 10.0 g stool (5.0 g min) refrigerated in 10% formalin or SAF.</p>

 

Refrigerate up to 2 months.

By Report*

3-5 days Performed Tues, Thurs, Sat

<p>Common parasitic agent of watery diarrhea of concern in day care settings and the immuno-compromised. Not detected in routine Ova and Parasite testing, this stain must be specifically requested.</p>

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