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HelpTest Code MCRYM Microscopy, Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, Isospora
Infectious
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
with attached spatula
Volume: 10.0g / 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 5.0g (size of a grape) / 2.0mL
(liquid stool)
Collection Instructions: Random collection
Sample Stability
Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH
| Specimen Type: | Stool |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Submit to lab as soon as possible |
| Refrigerate: | Do not refrigerate sample |
| Frozen: | Do not freeze sample |
Reference Interval
Not seen
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 1-3 days
Methodology
Microscopy
Service Code
23221
Update
Last updated 10/1/2021
Unacceptable Condition
More than 1 stool specimen received on the same day.
Stool specimen contaminated with urine.
Unpreserved liquid or soft stool specimen received more than 1 hour post collection.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of diarrhea due to the above organisms.
They are especially relevant in patients with HIV, in unexplained
outbreaks and in some cases of travellers’ diarrhea