Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Microscopy
Synonyms/Aliases
Blood Culture
Abbreviations
N/A
Type
Individual Test
5 days
5 Days. Positive Results Are Reported As Soon As They Are Obtained. Negative Results Are Reported At 48 Hours (Interim) And 5 Days (Final)
Method
Staining & Microscopy
Temp
Room temperature (slides)
Setup
All working days
Pre-analytic Considerations
N/A
Components / Parameters
N / A
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out test request form fully & legibly
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample Requirements
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. clinical history/ indications required inclusive of results of other diagnostic work-up. concurrent CBC printout or CBC order required. concurrent PBF order/ examination required for optimal hematological assessment.
Sample type
Stool
Container/ preservative
Sterile Container
Sample volume
10 Grams
Rejection criteria
Labeling Issue (Unlabeled/ Mislabeled); Missing Request Form; Incorrect Preservative/ Container; Frozen Sample.
Other Instructions
N / A
Reference intervals
No Growth Obtained/ No Pathogens Isolated.
Clinical Utility
Establishing the diagnosis of intestinal cryptosporidiosis.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
N / A