Specimen Preparation: Transfer 5g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min 1g)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in media or preservatives.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 week
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s):
87337
Cross References:
Entamoeba histolitica Antigen (Entamoeba histolytica Antigen, EIA)
, Ova & Parasite Exam by EIA (Entamoeba histolytica Antigen, EIA)
