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In potential outbreak situations, laboratories that perform certain tests on request only may revise their protocol and begin to test all specimens for a particular suspected parasite. A potential Cryptosporidium outbreak might require a change from testing on request only to screening all fecal specimens submitted for parasite testing for this particular organism. Often this occurs after consultation among various groups such as health care providers, public health personnel, water company personnel, and pharmacy purchasing agents (who may report an increase in the purchase of antidiarrheal medication).