4608 AFB - Crypto / Cyclospora

Specimen:

Collect:

Random Stool

Submit:

Random Stool in O&P Kits. Submit Ambient.

Also Acceptable
1 gm Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Ambient.

Stability:

Ambient: 9 Month(s); Refrigerated: 2 Day(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology:

Microscopy

Performed:

Sun-Sat

Reported:

1-2 Day(s)

CPT Codes:

87206