During the 2026 outbreak, routine O&P frequently misses Cyclospora cayetanensis — and many GI panels don't include it. Our molecular GI pathogen panel carries a dedicated Cyclospora target, with same-day results and a 2-hour STAT option, so you can confirm and start therapy without the wait.
Cyclospora is easy to miss with conventional workups — a real diagnostic gap during an outbreak, when patients present with prolonged watery diarrhea that mimics viral gastroenteritis or "traveler's" diarrhea.
Oocysts are shed intermittently and are easily overlooked on routine microscopy. The CDC advises that Cyclospora testing be specifically requested — it isn't part of a standard O&P read.
Many multiplex GI PCR panels don't carry a Cyclospora target at all. Ours does — so a negative result actually rules it out.
Low-level, intermittent shedding can require more than one specimen. A sensitive molecular assay improves first-pass detection.
Cyclospora cannot be grown in the lab; molecular detection is the practical, sensitive route to a confident answer.
Untreated cyclosporiasis can persist and relapse for weeks. Faster confirmation means earlier, targeted therapy.
A single stool specimen screens Cyclospora alongside the rest of the GI differential — bacterial, viral, and other parasitic causes.
Real-time PCR on a single stool specimen. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a named target — not an incidental find.
Method: real-time PCR (molecular), high-complexity
Specimen: single stool specimen; collection guidance and containers provided on account setup
Turnaround: same-day standard · 2-hour STAT expedited option
Ordering: single Cyclospora target or full GI panel
Logistics: local courier pickup or drop-off in Houston
Quality: CAP-accredited · CLIA-certified · physician-led
Simple to set up, easy to use — designed to fit a busy clinic's workflow.
Call or email to open a client account. We provide requisition forms, collection instructions, and specimen containers.
Collect a single stool specimen. Request local courier pickup or drop off at our Houston lab. Mark STAT for 2-hour expedited handling.
Same-day results delivered securely to your practice. Positive Cyclospora results support prompt, targeted therapy.
For clinical reference only; clinicians should follow current CDC guidance and their own judgment. Sources: CDC Cyclosporiasis clinical guidance & 2026 Health Alert Network notice.
🏅 CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified high-complexity molecular lab — CAP # 8722734 · CLIA # 45D2048957
⚡ Same-day & 2-hour STAT turnaround when your patient can't wait
🧬 Dedicated Cyclospora target — a negative result rules it out
🚚 Local Houston logistics — courier pickup or drop-off
🩺 Physician-led, with a broad in-house molecular menu (GI, STI, respiratory, UTI, toxicology)
Tell us about your practice and how you'd like to send specimens — we'll get you set up quickly.
📍 3707 Westcenter Dr., Suite 100, Houston, TX 77042
📠 Fax (713) 266-0809
✉️ info@auspiciouslab.com
🕒 Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM
🏅 CAP #8722734 · CLIA #45D2048957
🚚 Local courier pickup & drop-off
Yes. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a named real-time PCR target on our GI pathogen panel, alongside Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Entamoeba histolytica, plus bacterial and viral targets. It can be ordered as part of the panel.
Same-day standard turnaround, with a 2-hour STAT expedited option when clinically urgent. Mark the requisition STAT and notify the lab.
A single stool specimen. On account setup we provide collection instructions and containers. Because shedding can be intermittent, a repeat specimen may be advised in high-suspicion, initially-negative cases.
Local courier pickup or drop-off at our Houston location (77042). We'll arrange logistics that fit your clinic.
Securely to your practice, same day for standard orders. Contact us to configure your preferred delivery method during account setup.
📍 Address
3707 Westcenter Dr., Suite 100
Houston, TX 77042
📞 Call
(713) 266-0808
✉️ Email
info@auspiciouslab.com
🕒 Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Set up clinician access for molecular Cyclospora & GI pathogen testing — same-day results, 2-hour STAT available.