Cyclospora smear, stool

Alphabetical Test listing

Cyclospora smear, stool-994

  
Cyclospora smear, stool
  
994
  
LAB994
  
MSO
  
Cyclospora cayetanensis
CLB Smear
  
Examination of oocysts of Cyclospora
  

Detect Cyclospora

  

The Cyclospora organisms are most readily demonstrated in diarrheal stools rather than formed stools

  
Stool, random
  
5 grams
  

Fecal specimens for parasitic examination should be collected before initiation of antidiarrheal therapy or anti-parasitic therapy.

  • Collect sample in a clean container
  • Place stool into the pink vial only of the Para-Pak® Zn PVA and formalin fixative (pink and grey) up to, but not higher than, the red fill line within one (1) hour of collection
    • Do not overfill the containers as they will be rejected if overfilled
  • Mix well
  
  

Ambient (preferred) – 5 days

Refrigerated – NO

Frozen – NO

  
  • Inappropriate specimen transport conditions (eg, frozen) or device
  • Improper labeling
  • Specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than five days)
  • Leaking specimen
  • Specimen received in denture cup, “Cool Whip” container, margarine container, or similar container
  
LabCorp (183145): R-NX
  
Mo, We, Fr
  
6 days
  

Modified Kinyoun stain and autofluorescence

  

No Cyclospora oocysts observed

  
87015
87206
  
12/10/2021
  
12/29/2023
  
12/21/2023