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| Title | GIARDIA LAMBLIA ANTIGEN, FECES |
| Specimen Requirement | <p>Send 10.0 g stool (5.0 g min) room temperature</p> |
| Methodology | |
| Stability | Unpreserved/Refrigerated 48 hours |
| Reference Range | By report* |
| Turnaround | 4-6 days Performed Sun-Sat |
| Clinical Use | <p>Giardia Antigen testing is performed to monitor the effectiveness of therapy and to diagnose infections. The antigen test is very specific for Giardia and will not detect other parasites. A routine Ova and Parasite examination is required if other parasites are suspected. The antigen test is considered to be more sensitive for Giardia than traditional Ova and Parasite testing.</p> |
| Test Code | GLAGW |
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