Cyclospora and Isospora Examination
Use
Cyclospora cayetanensis and Isospora belli are coccidian parasites that cause gastrointestinal illness characterized by malaise, low‑grade fever, diarrhea, fatigue, anorexia, vomiting, myalgia, and weight loss. The clinical presentations of infections due to either organism are similar.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Cyclospora cayetanensis
OtherIsospora belli
Other
LOINC Codes
- 10656-7 - Coccidia Stl Acid fast Stn
- 44330-9 - I belli Stl Ql
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
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Specimen
Stool
Volume
10 grams or 10 mL
Minimum Volume
5 grams or 5 mL
Container
Total‑Fix® transport vial or 10% formalin
Collection Instructions
Transfer stool within 30 minutes of collection into suitable vial. Fill to the line on the transport vial.
Patient Preparation
Stool must not contain residual barium from diagnostic tests
Causes for Rejection
Received frozen • Unpreserved stool • Stool specimens preserved in transport media not listed as acceptable
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant