ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060245: Acanthamoeba Culture |
| Test Mnemonic: ACANT | |
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Methodology: Culture/Microscopic Identification
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 2-10 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: CSF, corneal scrapings or tissue, or vitreous fluid.
Transport: Sterile container (CSF or fluid). Place corneal scrapings or tissues in Page's amoeba saline. Specimen should arrive within 48-72 hours of collection at 20-25°C. If transport is delayed, hold specimen at 37°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: CRITICAL AMBIENT. Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen, refrigerated, or formalinized specimens. Dry material. Nonsterile or leaking containers. Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Negative |
| Note: | |
| This stain will detect Naegleria sp. and other free-living amoeba. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87081 |