OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTION PANEL BY AFB STAIN (CYCLOSPORA, ISOSPORA, CRYPTOSPORIDIUM, MICROSPORIDIUM)

What this test checks

Examines stool for cyclospora, isospora, and similar parasites that affect immune-compromised people.

Why do people get this test?

Used in chronic diarrhea in HIV or transplant patients.

When you should consider this test

• Chronic diarrhea with low immunity
• HIV with diarrhea
• Transplant patient

How to prepare

Fresh stool sample.