Comprehensive Parasitology Profile (CP)
DESCRIPTION: This test evaluates stool for presence of parasites and levels of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora, pathogenic bacteria, and yeast. This is an ideal test for patients with sudden changes in bowel pattern, especially for those who have been traveling abroad or camping.
ANALYTE LIST:
Yeast Culture (87102)
Cryptosporidium EIA
Giardia lamblia EIA
Entamoeba histolytica EIA
Bacteriology, aerobic
Bacteriology, anaerobic
Parasitology Identification, Concentrate
Parasitology Identification, Trichrome Stain
Turn Around Time: 14 Days
Specimen Requirements: 5cc random stool, purge, or swab in each vial - 3 SAFs, 1 Cary/Blair
Kit Instructions:
compparasitology_purgerandom_instruction.pdfCompParasitology_Random_Instruction.pdfAdditional Information:
parasitology_supportguide.pdfparasitology_appguide.pdfGastrointestinal_PatientBrochure.pdfParasitOrganismChart.pdfPathogenicOrganismChart.pdfCPT Codes:
87102 name: Yeast Culture (87102)
87328 name: Cryptosporidium EIA
87329 name: Giardia lamblia EIA
87336 name: Entamoeba histolytica EIA
87177 name: Parasitology Identification, Concentrate
87209 name: Parasitology Identification, Trichrome Stain
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