Giardia Antigen, EIA, Stool

What it measures

Eia (1)LOINC 6412-1

Specimen

Specimen: 10 grams or 10 mL stool preserved in Total-Fix or 10% formalin transport vial
Minimum volume: 5 grams or 5 mL
Also accepted: Cary-Blair medium • Fresh unpreserved stool
Container: Total-Fix or 10% formalin transport vial
Temperature: Total-Fix or 10% formalin: Room temperature Cary-Blair: Refrigerated (Cold Packs) Unpreserved: Frozen

Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into formalin or Total-Fix vial. Fill to line on transport vial. Mix contents thoroughly until homogenous.

Turnaround

Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 4 days

Billing

CPT 87329