ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0058001: Entamoeba histolytica Antigen, EIA

Test Mnemonic: AMOEBA
Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Random stool.

Transport: 5 g aliquot of random stool in a clean unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910), frozen.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in preservative.

Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 week

Reference Interval:
Negative

CPT Code(s):
87337

 

 

 
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