Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium
SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Parasitology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>5 g Fresh feces (or >5 mL if liquid)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship samples cold, NOT frozen, on indirect ice packs. If sending a liquid sample, package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$20.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Samples will be rejected if frozen.

TIME REQUIRED
1 day
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Collect feces directly from rectum or immediately after defecation to minimize contamination and external debris.

Keep cold but not frozen.

Samples may be tested up to 4 days after collection if kept cold.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A