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MICROSPORIDIA EXAM |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2681 Geisinger Epic ID: 20422 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Stool or duodenal aspirate. | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
10% Neutral Buffered Formalin Container
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Specimen required: |
Stool or duodenal aspirate in appropriate container. | |
Special notes: |
See stool test selection algorithm. Check expiration date on transport device before use. Fill the vials with stool specimen up to the fill line on the vial label. See Microbiology Collection Appendix for collection instructions. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature in 10% formalin vials. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature in 10% formalin vials: 30 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Unpreserved specimen. Wrong transport container or preservative. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
No Microsporidium detected | |
Critical values/courtesy alerts: |
Microsporidium detected | |
CPT code(s): |
87207, 87015 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Microsporidia detection. | |
Synonyms: |
MSPORI, MICROSPORIDIUM DETECTION MICROSPORIDIUM SMEAR MICROSPORIDIA DETECTION MICROSPORIDIUM Quest test code 5676
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