Microsporidia Stain by Modified Trichrome
:0060050
Mnemonic: MICROST
Methodology:
Qualitative Stain
Performed:
Sun-Sat
Reported:
Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:
Collect: Stool.
Specimen Preparation: Preserve 5 g stool in 10% formalin (ARUP Supply #16355) within 1 hour of collection. Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connectcontact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions: Unpreserved stool or specimens in any other preservative than indicated above.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable
