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Parasite Antigen, Giardia
Parasite Exam, Giardia lamblia
GAG
GIARDIA ANTIGEN
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Test Overview
Enzyme Immunoassay
Screening for the detection of Giardia antigens present in stool.
Negative (no detectable Giardia lamblia antigen)
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect fresh random stool specimen. Add stool specimen to transport vial until liquid reaches fill line. Emulsify specimen thoroughly in transport fluid. If necessary, place a urine bag on the patient to prevent urine contamination.
Acceptable specimens are stool sent in Stool Culture transport (orange cap) (Cary Blair) stored refrigerated up to 48 hours. If an unacceptable specimen is received, the client will be notified before disposal of the original specimen. See MLabs Stool Specimen Collection Instructions available online at http://mlabs.umich.edu/files/pdfs/GL-Stool_Collection_Guidelines.pdf for patient instructions.