Stool for Giardia lamblia
7 days
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Accredited Laboratory Partner
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Rapid stool antigen test for Giardia. Confirms parasitic infection.
Stool
2 g (thumbnail size portion of stool), 2 mL liquid stool
O&P transport vial with formalin (Para-Pak® pink) (preferred), sterile screw-cap container or Para-Pak® white
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | O&P transport with formalin - Maintain at Room temperature |
| Refrigerated | O&P transport with formalin - 540 days ; Stool in sterile container - 1 day |
| Frozen | Stool in sterile container should be frozen |
Stool for Giardia lamblia
7 days
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Contact Technical Support
Rapid stool antigen test for Giardia. Confirms parasitic infection.
Stool
2 g (thumbnail size portion of stool), 2 mL liquid stool
O&P transport vial with formalin (Para-Pak® pink) (preferred), sterile screw-cap container or Para-Pak® white
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | O&P transport with formalin - Maintain at Room temperature |
| Refrigerated | O&P transport with formalin - 540 days ; Stool in sterile container - 1 day |
| Frozen | Stool in sterile container should be frozen |