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Test Code LAB1859 Stool - For Microsporidia

Additional Codes

ARUP # 0060050

Collection:

Specimen: Diarrheal Stool.

Unacceptable/Rejected specimens: Specimens from HIV negative patients; formed stool; specimens not submitted in SAF Remel Vial

Container: SAF Remel Vial

Collection Volume: 2 g stool

Special instructions: Recommended collection: 3 separate stool specimens within a 5-7-day period (an individual order must be submitted for each specimen). 

Processing Instructions:

Preserve 2 g of stool within one hour of collection in AlcorFix (ARUP Supply #52059) 
Preserving in 10 percent formalin is also acceptable. 

Shipping/Handling Instructions:

On-campus collections: Tube to 99 or deliver to University Extension Hospital Room EH318 
 
Off-campus collections: Preserve 2 g of stool within one hour of collection in AlcorFix.  Preserving in 10 percent formalin is also acceptable. Specimen to be stored/transported at Ambient temp. 
 
 
Reject due to: Unpreserved stool or specimens in any other preservative than indicated.

Performing Location

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