Cyclospora smear, stool

Alphabetical Test listing

Cyclospora smear, stool-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Cyclospora cayetanensis
CLB Smear

Tests included:

Examination of oocysts of Cyclospora

Useful for:

Detect Cyclospora

Limitations:

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

Specimen type:

Stool, random

Volume:

5 grams

Collection instructions:

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

Transport container:

Pink vial only of the Para-Pak® Zn PVA and formalin fixative (pink and grey)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) – 5 days

Refrigerated – NO

Frozen – NO

Reason for rejection:

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

Performing lab:

LabCorp (183145): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo, We, Fr

TAT:

6 days

Method:

Modified Kinyoun stain and autofluorescence

Reference ranges:

No Cyclospora oocysts observed

CPT codes:

87015
87206

Date created:

12/10/2021

Revised date:

12/29/2023

Review date:

12/21/2023