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Hi,what tests can detect cryptosporidium?
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Stool or tissue exam: Cryptosporium can be detected in the stool by various methods (submit a stool sample for ova and parasites testing) . The parasite can also be detected in intestinal biopsy specimen
Answered 3/16/2015
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Cryptosporidiosis: Cryptosporidium can be assessed via acid-staining test of stool or biopsied intestinal tissue & enzyme immunoassays for antigens. There is also Cryptosporidium/isospora stool study & Giardia & Cryptosporidum Antigen Panel
Answered 7/12/2020
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