Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Cryptosporidium Antigen ( Faeces )

Synonyms

Cryptosporidium
Crypto

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Fresh faecal sample

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon -Fri, 0800-1630

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Batched daily. Monday - Friday. Test not performed on weekends or Public Holidays ( except on urgent request )

Method

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) / Immunochromatographic Test (ICT)

Minimum Volume

Grape/Walnut size sample