Stool Auramine Microscopic Exam
General Information
Lab Name
Stool Auramine Microscopic Exam
Lab Code
CYCLOP
Epic Name
Stool Auramine Microscopic Exam for Coccidia only
Description
Primarily for the detection of Cystoisospora belli (rare). NOT optimal test for Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora cayetanensis; order Enteric Pathogen Panel (STOEPM).
Synonyms
Coccidia, Cryptosporidia, Cystoisospora, O & P, Ova & Parasites
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES | Specimen Description |
| SREQ | Special Requests |
| AURST | Auramine Stain |
| RPT | Report Status |
Interpretation
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Submit feces in 10% formalin in clean container (preferred) within 7 days of collection. Specimen will be rejected if greater than one week old.
Fresh (unpreserved) feces may be submitted to the lab within 2 hours of collection. Specimen will be rejected if unpreserved greater than 2 hours.
Handling Instructions
Three specimens should be collected on separate days, as the number of oocysts varies from day to day.
Quantity
requested: 1-2 mL stool
minimum: 1 mL stool
Processing
Specimen will be concentrated and smears prepared from sediment.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Microbiology
206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|
|---|---|---|
| UW-MT |
Microbiology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |
Frequency
Monday-Friday, Not available on Holidays
Available STAT?
No