Cryptosporidium / Cyclospora / Isospora Detection by Fluorescent Stain

Important Note

Specific test mnemonic unavailable - Micro staff will order as a Miscellaneous Bacteriology Test

Infectious

Specimen Type: Stool

Container / Tube: Formalin Stool Container

87207: Smear with interpretation; stain for inclusion bodies or parasites

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Specimens are transported to the Montana Public Health Laboratory in Helena Monday thru Friday.

Days Performed: Monday through Friday

Turn-around Time: Testing is performed each working day