Ova and Parasite transport kit (EcoFix) Place unpreserved stool into EcoFix container within the following time limits: Unpreserved stool: Liquid stool: 1 hour; Soft stool: 4 hours; Solid Stool: 24 hours
5 mL stool
5 mL stool
Collect fresh random stool or sigmoid specimen. Stool specimens MUST be sent in Ova and Parasite transport kit. Emulsify stool specimen thoroughly in transport vial fluid. Continue adding stool to the transport until specimen reaches the fill line. Transport kits may be held up to 1 week at room temperature. RECOMMENDED SCREENING: 2 stool specimens, one every other day. Indicate specimen source and collection date/time. Specimens contaminated with urine, water, or interfering substances such as barium, bismuth, Metamucil, caster oil, or mineral oil are unacceptable. If unacceptable specimen is received, the client will be notified before disposal of the original specimen. Only submit 1 specimen per day. See MLabs Stool Specimen Collection Instructions available online at https://mlabs.umich.edu/media/175 for patient instructions. Gastrointestinal panel (GIPAN) should be considered at additional cost, when multiple stool tests are desired . GIPAN is performed by real time PCR and identifies 21 stool pathogens.
Collect fresh random stool or sigmoid specimen. Stool specimens MUST be sent in Ova and Parasite transport kit. Emulsify stool specimen thoroughly in vial fluid. Continue adding stool to the transport until specimen reaches the fill line. Transport kits may be held up to 1 week at room temperature. RECOMMENDED SCREENING: 2 stool specimens, one every other day. If the patient has been hospitalized more than 3 days, this test will not be done unless there is an overriding clinical reason. Indicate specimen source and collection date/time. Specimens contaminated with urine, water, or interfering substances such as barium, bismuth, Metamucil, caster oil, or mineral oil are unacceptable. Only submit 1 specimen per day. Indicate patient history, including foreign travel. If both a routine O&P examination and Giardia antigen testing are requested, only the antigen test will be performed unless the patient was seen by GI or ID or both tests are indicated based on relevant patient history. Gastrointestinal panel (GIPAN) should be considered at additional cost, when multiple stool tests are desired. GIPAN is performed by real time PCR and identifies 21 stool pathogens.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
72 hours Specimens received on Friday 3pm through Sunday 3pm will have an extended analytic time.
Microscopic Exam
No parasites seen
Establish the diagnosis of parasitic infestation
Specimens contaminated with urine, water, or interfering substances such as barium, bismuth, Metamucil, caster oil, or mineral oil are unacceptable. Wait until patient has cleared substances (about 7-10 Days) such as barium, bismuth, Metamucil, caster oil, or mineral oil before collecting stools for examination.
The specimen will be examined for parasites only. One negative result does not rule out the possibility of parasitic infection. It is unlikely that trophozoites can be detected in specimens which are not sent in the appropriate transport vial.
Test includes microscopic examination of concentrate and trichrome stained smear. PMN, red blood cells and Charcoal-Leyden crystals are reported if present.
10704-5 OPE, 43227-8 TRIFEE
87177 O&P Exam, 87209 Trichrome Stain
32268 OPE, 32216 TRIFEE
Specimens received in Parasafe fixative are acceptable, but EcoFix (supplied by MLabs) is preferred. [1/08]
Specimen not in transport or not completely emulsified in transport liquid; less than minimum volume; barium or other interfering substances in the stool; patient in-house >3 days
Ambient: Yes Refrigerated: No Frozen: No
7 days