Cyclospora and Isospora Examination
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Stool
Requires fasting: No
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
Cyclospora and Isospora Examination - Cyclospora cayetanensis and Isospora belli are coccidian parasites that cause malaise, low-grade fever, and diarrhea. Fatigue, anorexia, vomiting, myalgia, and weight loss occur. The clinical presentation for those patients infected with either disease is similar.
- Coccidia
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
10 grams or 10 mL stool preserved in 10% formalin transport vial
2–5 business days
Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 10 grams or 10 mL fresh stool preserved in 1 single Total-Fix® transport vial or 10% formalin transport vial
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Total-Fix transport vial
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Unpreserved stool • Stool specimens preserved in transport media not listed as acceptable
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
