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| CRYPTOSPORIDIUM |
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| Alternate Names: | None |
| Test Includes: | Examination of stool for the presence of Cryptosporidium by modified acid-fast stain |
| Performed: | Daily |
| Turnaround Time: | 24 Hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | Clean screw-cap container |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 g or 5mL if watery |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test performed at NHRMC only. Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Expected Results: | Negative |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. Specimen container must not be contaminated on the outside. Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Microbiology Specimen Rejection Policy: | Click here for policy |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
MLAB crypto |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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