CYCLOSPORA AND ISOSPORA EXAMINATION

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Test Details

Mnemonic

CYIEL

Ordering Code

3400672

CPT-4 Code(s)

87207, 87015

Specimen Information

Collect

Stool in Total-Fix®

Specimen Preparation

Place 10.0 g or 10.0 mL in a Total-Fix® vial within 30 minutes of collection. Fill to the line on the transport vial.

Alternate Specimen

Stool: 10% formalin

Minimum Volume

5.0 g or 5.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Rejection Criteria

Received frozen. Unpreserved stool. Stool specimens preserved in transport media not listed as acceptable

Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Microscopic Exam of Modified Acid-Fast Stain
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Legacy Code CYIEL
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Interface Map for CYIEL

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Cyclospora and Isospora Examination3400672
3400675Cyclospora Exam10656-7No
3400676Isospora Exam44330-9No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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