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Cyclospora
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| Test Code(s): |
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CSPORA / HCCSPORA
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| CPT Code(s): |
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87206
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| Methodology: |
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Modified Acid Fast Stain
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Detects the presence of Cyclospora.
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri, dayshift.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: Up to 4 days
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Stool, duodenal biopsy or fluid, bile, sputum, bronchial wash, or pulmonary biopsy
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| Collection Instructions: |
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See instructions included in Para-PakŪ Ova & Parasite (O & P) kit (pink and gray caps) for collection of stool specimens. For non-stool specimens, collect specimen in sterile screw cap container.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: See collection instructions.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Microbiology (B4/231).
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Specimens on patients hospitalized more than 3 days are not acceptable. See "Additional Information" below.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: Unpreserved: 1 hour; Para-PakŪ: Unlimited
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Expected Results:
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Negative
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| Additional Information: |
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Because these agents do not cause hospital acquired infection, specimens on patients who have been hospitalized greater than 3 days will require approval of the Director of Microbiology or Pathology Resident.
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