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Test Code GAG Giardia Antigen

Cerner Test Code

Giar Ag

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Orange Cap Cary-Blair

Processing Instructions

Transfer specimen to an Orange Cap Cary-Blair container within 2 hours of collection. Using the collection spoon attached to the cap, add specimen until the liquid reaches the red line. Do not overfill container past the red line.

Stability

Stability: Preserved specimen is stable for 2 weeks refrigerated. Specimens, although stable for 2 weeks, are only kept in the lab 1 week.

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87269

Performing Location

Test performed at MercyOne Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Microbiology.

Rejection Criteria

Swabs are not acceptable.