Why might someone want to use a fecal immunoassay option?
If the most common organisms found in the area are Giardia, Cryptosporidium and/or the Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar group, then fecal immunoassays are certainly options. Specific patients/history/symptoms would suggest the use of fecal immunoassays. Both the O&P examinations and fecal immunoassays are recommended for a laboratory test menu – both would be orderable, billable procedures. Refer to the table in this section – stool orders.
Related Questions
- Why do fecal immunoassay kits that test for either Entamoeba histolytica or the Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar group require fresh or frozen stools?
- Comment on the use of the Giardia fecal immunoassay; how many specimens should be tested before assuming the patient is negative?
- Why might someone want to use a fecal immunoassay option?
