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
    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
    NY State Approved
    No