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HelpTest Code LAB2404 Giardia/Crypto FA Test
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Stool in a Sterile Container. Must be transferred to Formalin preservative within 30 minutes.
Specimen Volume: 5mL
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
| Room Temp 18-28°C | Indefinitely if preserved, 30 minutes if fresh stool |
| Refrigerated 2–8°C | Indefinitely if preserved |
Synonyms
Ova and Parasite, OAP, Microbiology
Department
Microbiology