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