Specimen Requirements
Title
GIARDIA LAMBLIA ANTIGEN, FECES
Specimen Requirement
Send 10.0 g stool (5.0 g min) room temperature
Methodology
Stability
Unpreserved/Refrigerated 48 hours
Reference Range
By report*
Turnaround
4-6 days Performed Sun-Sat
Clinical Use
Giardia Antigen testing is performed to monitor the effectiveness of therapy and to diagnose infections. The antigen test is very specific for Giardia and will not detect other parasites. A routine Ova and Parasite examination is required if other parasites are suspected. The antigen test is considered to be more sensitive for Giardia than traditional Ova and Parasite testing.
Test Code
GLAGW