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Test Code LABSCPBP Molecular Stool Parasite Panel

Clinical Information

Detection of Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium spp. (C. parvum and C. hominis) and Entamoeba histolytica.

Synonym

  • SCPB
  • O&P

Profile Information

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
Giardia lamblia No Yes
Entamoeba histolytica No Yes
Cryptosporidium parvum/hominis No Yes

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Stool Kit White Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Stool Kit White Container, Sterile Container
Specimen Source: Stool
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days

Reference Values

Negative (for all targets)

Interpretation

This test was performed using a real time PCR assay. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings. A positive result does not necessarily indicate the presence of viable organisms. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms that are not detected by this assay. This test should not be used as a test of cure.

Cautions

The assay does not test for all potential infectious agents of diarrheal disease.

Method Description

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 days

Reporting Name

Molecular Parasite Panel

CPT Code Information

87505

LOINC Code Information

60544-4
70293-6
41434-2