ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Amoeba Calcofluor Stain : 0060250

Mnemonic: ACANTSTAIN

Methodology: Qualitative Calcofluor White/Microscopic Exam
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Corneal scrapings or vitreous fluid.

Specimen Preparation: Place corneal scrapings or vitreous fluid in 2 ml of Page's amoeba saline (ARUP supply #31917). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787.

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE.

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

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen or refrigerated specimens. Specimens in media or preservatives. Formalinized specimens. Dry material (corneal scrapings or tissue that have not been placed in sterile saline or specimen that has become dry in transit).

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Negative
Interpretive Data: This stain will detect free-living amoeba such as Acanthamoeba species, Naegleria fowleri and Balamuthia mandrillaris.
Note: For CSF specimens refer to Acanthamoeba and Naegleria Culture and Stains, CSF (ARUP Test code 2002584). For Entamoeba histolytica Antigen, EIA (ARUP test code 0058001).
CPT Code(s): 87206
Cross References: Acanthamoeba Stain (Amoeba Calcofluor Stain) , Naegleria Stain (Amoeba Calcofluor Stain)
 
 

 

 

 
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