Giardia Specific AG

Test Code: TD_4673

CPT Code(s): 87329

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Giardia Lamblia Antigen

Test Includes

Giardia Specific AG

Methodology

Immunoassay/Spectrophotometry

Rejection Criteria

Samples submitted in preservatives other than 10% formalin
Unpreserved samples more than 24 hours old that are not frozen
Unpreserved samples less than 24 hours old received at room temperature
Samples that have been concentrated
Swabs
Samples that have been through more than 1 freeze/thaw cycle

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Stool Collection Container

Minimum Volume

1 gram Stool

Sample Stability

Unpreserved stool: Unacceptable room temperature
1 day refrigerated
1 week frozen
Unpreserved samples that cannot be tested within 24 hours of collection should be stored at -20 degrees C until tested. Only 1 freeze/thaw cycle is allowed.
Stool submitted in 10% formalin: 18 months room temperature

Transport Temperature

Fresh stool: Refrigerated
Stool in 10% formalin: Room temperature

Collection Instructions

Collect 1 gram fresh stool. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

Stool submitted in 10% formalin (OVA and parasite container). Room temperature.
Note: Sample cannot be used for testing after processing for OVA and parasites.