Cystoisopora (Isospora) Exam

Collect fresh random stool, duodenal aspirate, or sigmoid specimen. If necessary, obtain specimen using a warm saline enema or fleets Phospho-Soda. Specimens obtained with mineral oil, bismuth, or magnesium compounds are not acceptable. Wait until patient has cleared substance (about 7-10 Days) before collecting stools for examination. Stool specimens MUST be sent in Ova and Parasite transport kit. Emulsify stool specimen thoroughly in vial fluid. If necessary, place a urine bag on the patient to prevent urine contamination. Stool specimen may be collected directly from a diaper, except super absorbent types. Continue adding stool to the transport until specimen reaches the fill line. Transport kits may be held up to 1 week refrigerated or at room temperature. Sputum and other body sites are acceptable specimens by special request and should be sent in a sterile container. Indicate specimen source and collection date/time. Only submit 1 specimen per day. If an unacceptable specimen is received, the client will be notified before disposal of the original specimen.