Cyclospora and Isospora Examination

What it measures

• Result:LOINC 10656-7

Before the visit

Stool must not contain residual barium from diagnostic tests.

Specimen

Specimen

10 grams or 10 mL fresh stool preserved in 1 single Total-Fix transport vial or 10% formalin transport vial

Minimum volume

5 grams or 5 mL

Container

Total-Fix transport vial or 10% formalin transport vial

Temperature

Room temperature

Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into suitable vial. Fill to the line on the transport vial.

Turnaround

Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 5 days

Billing

CPT 87015, 87207