Parasitology: Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora Screen
Updated	1/18/2011
Other Names	Cryptosporidiosis, Cyclosporiasis, Coccidia, Isospora, Sarcocystis
How to Order	Check the appropriate box, under PARASITOLOGY, on the General Microbiology Request Form.
Availability	County and State Agencies
Methodology	Formalin Ethyl Acetate Concentration Stained with Modified Acid Fast Stains.
Performed	Daily on regular business days
Time to Reporting	2 to 5 days
CPT Code	87207

Specimen Collection Details
Collection	Collection kits available on request. Collect fresh stool. Place stool in Formalin vial to fill line and mix well. Store and transport at room temperature. Collect up to three samples on alternate days as needed. Detailed instructions at: http://public.health.oregon.gov/LaboratoryServices/Documents/parasit.pdf
Optimal Volume	Fill vial to fill lines
Minimum Volume	2 to 5 grams depending on stool consistency
Handling	Formalin vial contains 6% formaldehyde solution: Handle with caution. Poison control contact info on vial.
Transport	Formalin vial contains 6% formaldehyde solution: Handle with caution. Poison control contact info on vial.
Rejection Criteria	Leaking containers, unlabeled specimens, specimens not submitted in appropriate fixative, or specimens submitted with incomplete requisition forms will not be processed.
Comments	For addition information or assistance, please contact the laboratory at 503.693.4100.

Parasitology: Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora Screen