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Orderable Name Quest 3562 Microsporidia Exam

Additional Codes

CNE Order Code: Microsporidia

Specimen Type

Stool

Minimum Volume

5 gm

Container

10% formalin in sterile constainer
room temperature

Special Handling

1. Stool and duodenal aspirates fixed in 10% formalin or Total-Fix transport vial.
2. Urine sediments, CSF, BAL, nasal secretions: Preferred in sterile container, acceptable on microscope slide 10% formalin fixed.
3. Conjunctival/corneal scrapings, perferred on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin) fixed.

Reference Lab Link

Microsporidia Exam