Test Overview
Test Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Test Usage

Establishing the diagnosis of intestinal cryptosporidiosis.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time

1 - 3 days

Soft Order Code
CRYPS
MiChart Code
Cryptosporidium Antigen, Stool
Synonyms
  • CRYPS
  • Cryptosporidium Ag Stool
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo CRYPS (80335)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect fresh stool in a clean, leak-proof plastic container; freeze. Alternatively, send specimen in 10% buffered formalin.

Normal Volume
5 grams stool
Minimum Volume
1 grams stool
Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
87328
Fee Code
20494
LOINC
6371-9