To help ensure accurate results and avoid specimen collection delays, please note the specific collection requirements for this test. Cyclospora testing requires specific collection and preservative requirements that may differ from routine stool studies. Please ensure your office has the appropriate collection supplies available if you anticipate ordering this test.
Test: Cyclospora Stain, Feces (LAB3245)
Performed by: Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Testing Schedule: Monday–Saturday, with a turnaround time of 2–4 days after receipt at the performing laboratory.
Collection Requirements
Patient Preparation: Patient should avoid use of antidiarrheal medication (e.g., loperamide [Imodium-AD] or Pepto-Bismol). The presence of barium will interfere with this test.
Submit one of the following specimen types:
• Preferred: 10g Stool collected in an ECOFIX® Stool Transport Vial
· Minimum volume: 1g preserved stool.
· Stable for up to 21 days at ambient or refrigerated temperature.
• Acceptable: 10g Stool collected in a Sodium Acetate Formalin (SAF) vial (part of the Stool Kit)
· Minimum volume: 1g preserved stool.
· Stable for up to 21 days at ambient or refrigerated temperature.
• Acceptable: 10g Stool collected in a 10% Buffered Neutral Formalin vial
· Minimum volume: 1g preserved stool.
· Stable for up to 21 days at ambient or refrigerated temperature.
• Also Acceptable: 5g unpreserved stool collected in a sterile stool container.
· Specimen must be refrigerated and returned to a hospital laboratory within 48 hours after collection. Do not collect or submit specimens on Saturdays.
Questions?
For assistance with specimen collection requirements or laboratory testing, contact your local Corewell Health Laboratory Client Services team.
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