MSPOR ST
Microsporidia Stain
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3759
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plastic screw cap container
Specimen Type:
Stool (Three separate stool specimens collected over a 5-7 day period are recommended.)
Preferred Volume:
2 g
Minimum Volume:
1 g
Specimen Processing:
Preserve stool specimen in 10% formalin within one hour of collection.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Refrigerated - 9 months
Room temperature - 9 months
Frozen - Unacceptable
Unacceptable Condition:
Unpreserved stool or specimens in preservative other than 10% formalin will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
87015 - Microsporidia Stain (EAP 30040643)
87207 - Microsporidia Stain (EAP 30040644)
Method:
Qualitative Stain