Test Code GIARDIA Giardia Antigen, Stool
Additional Codes
LAB259
Methodology
Enzyme Immunochromatographic Assay
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Acceptable specimen: Stool in 10% formalin, C&S preservative, or fresh stool; delivered to the lab ASAP.
Fresh stool must be received in the Mircobiology department within 1 hour of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87328