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Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast : 0060046

Mnemonic: PARAST

Methodology:	Qualitative Concentration/Stain
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:	Collect: Stool. Specimen Preparation: Preserve 5 g stool in 10 percent formalin (ARUP Supply #16355). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connector contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens other than stool. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval: Negative
Interpretive Data:	The parasitology stain is a modified acid fast stain that detects Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, and Cystoisospora
Note:	Cryptosporidium antigen detection by EIA is also available for stool samples only. Refer to Cryptosporidium Antigen by EIA (0060045).
CPT Code(s):	87015 Concentration; 87207 Stain
Cross References:	Coccidia (Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast), Cryptosporidium/Cyclospora Stain (Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast) , Cyclospora Stain (Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast) , Isospora Stain (Parasitology Stain by Modified Acid-Fast)

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