loader
Find a Test

Giardia lamblia Direct Detection EIA

Order Code
182204
CPT
87329
Test Details
Synonyms

Stool for Giardia lamblia

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Rapid stool antigen test for Giardia. Confirms parasitic infection.

Specimen Type

Stool

Volume

2 g (thumbnail size portion of stool), 2 mL liquid stool

Specimen Container

O&P transport vial with formalin (Para-Pak® pink) (preferred), sterile screw-cap container or Para-Pak® white

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
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
Order Code
182204
CPT
87329
Test Details
Synonyms

Stool for Giardia lamblia

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Rapid stool antigen test for Giardia. Confirms parasitic infection.

Specimen Type

Stool

Volume

2 g (thumbnail size portion of stool), 2 mL liquid stool

Specimen Container

O&P transport vial with formalin (Para-Pak® pink) (preferred), sterile screw-cap container or Para-Pak® white

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
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