L003

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Test CODE NAME

L003

Giardia lamblia, EIA and Ova and Parasites Examination

Methodology: Giardia lamblia: enzyme immunoassay (EIA); O & P: concentration with examination of wet preparations and trichrome staining and exam
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: 3-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: O & P transport/preservative kit with formalin and PVA (Para-Pak® pink and gray)
Collection: Patient should be given three collection kits and be instructed to collect three separate specimens 48 hours apart during a period of five to six days. Fecal specimens for parasitic examination should be collected before initiation of antidiarrheal therapy or antiparasitic therapy.
    
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: Room Temperature 72 hours
Causes for Rejection: Specimen not submitted in formalin and PVA kit; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; specimen received in expired transport
Do not collect specimen for one week after barium or laxative administration. 
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab 
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
CPT Code(s): 87177