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Test ID GIAR Giardia Antigen, Feces

Useful For

Sensitive screening for the detection of Giardia antigens present in fecal specimens

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

Giardia Ag, F

Specimen Type

Fecal


Ordering Guidance


Duodenal, colonic wash, or small bowel aspirates are not acceptable for this test. If giardiasis is suspected, order OPE / Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Preserved feces

Supplies:

-Formalin 10% Buffered Neutral 15 mL (T466)

-Stool Collection Kit, Random (T635)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Fecal container with 10% buffered formalin preservative

Acceptable: SAF (sodium acetate formalin)

Specimen Volume: 5 grams

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 60 days

 

Acceptable:

Specimen Type: Unpreserved feces

Supplies:

-Stool container, Small (Random), 4 oz (T288)

-Stool Collection Kit, Random (T635)

Container/Tube: Fecal container

Specimen Volume: 5 grams

Specimen Stability Information: Frozen 60 days


Specimen Minimum Volume

2 grams

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Fecal Varies

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87329

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
GIAR Giardia Ag, F 6412-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
24085 Giardia Ag, F 6412-1

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Report Available

1 to 3 days

NY State Approved

Yes

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Microbiology Test Request (T244)

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)