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
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microscopic Exam of Modified Acid-Fast Stain
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes