| Description |
Dectection of Cryptosporidium oocysts by modified acid-fast stain. |
| Department |
Microbiology |
| Fee |
$15 |
| Days Tested |
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| Turnaround Time |
2-5 days |
| Species |
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen |
Feces or air-dried fecal smear |
| Sampling Requirements |
Aseptically collected sample. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue. |
| Collection Container |
Sterile container or ziploc bag w/ air removed to prevent drying. |
| Packaging Instructions |
Label all samples. Ship fecal samples on ice pack. |
| Additional Information |
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