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87272 Cryptosporidium ag if

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Cryptosporidium antigen, Crypto IF, cryptosporidium

Detection of Cryptosporidium antigens directly from stool specimens using immunofluorescence microscopy.

Clinical Context

Used for rapid detection of cryptosporidiosis, particularly in immunocompromised patients with severe diarrhea. More sensitive than acid-fast staining.

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pathologyparasitologyclinical laboratory

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