Giardia and Cryptosporidium Antigen Panel
Use
Cryptosporidium is the causative agent of Cryptosporidiosis, presenting with symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and respiratory problems lasting from several days to over a month, potentially leading to persistent infection or death. Giardia is a protozoan that can cause diarrheal illness following ingestion of contaminated food or water; antigen detection serves as an alternative to stool examination.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen
Stool
Volume
10 grams (5 grams minimum) or 10 mL (5 mL minimum)
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Total‑Fix® transport vial
Causes for Rejection
Unpreserved stool; stool specimens that have been previously concentrated; stool specimens preserved in media other than those listed above
