Cyclospora Smear, Stool
Also known as: Cyclospora cayetanensis, CLB Smear
Use
Detect Cyclospora
Special Instructions
Fecal specimens for parasitic examination should be collected before the initiation of antidiarrheal or antiparasitic therapy. The highest diagnostic yield is observed in patients who present with diarrhea upon hospital admission or within 72 hours of admission.
Limitations
The organisms are most readily demonstrated in diarrheal stools rather than formed stools. Prolonged specimen transport time, inappropriate storage conditions, or specimens stored in non-appropriate containers may lead to test rejection.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 10659-1
- 10659-1
Result Turnaround Time
3-6 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Stool
Volume
5 g
Minimum Volume
5 g (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Parasite (O & P) transport with formalin (Para-Pak® pink)
Collection Instructions
Collect fecal specimens for parasitic examination before antidiarrheal or antiparasitic therapy. Submit one or two specimens per diarrheal illness immediately. If negative, submit another specimen after five days.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Inappropriate specimen transport conditions, improper labeling, prolonged transport delay, leaking specimen, improper containers like denture cups.