Test ID: CRYPS
Cryptosporidium Antigen, Feces
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
80335
NY State Approved
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Establishing the diagnosis of intestinal cryptosporidiosis
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Parasitic Investigation of Stool Specimens Algorithm in Special Instructions for other diagnostic tests that may be of value in evaluating patients with diarrhea.
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Cryptosporidium Ag, F


