Reference Interval:
Negative
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| Interpretive Data: |
The stains will detect free-living amoeba such as Acanthamoeba species, Naegleria fowleri, and Balamuthia mandrillaris.
The culture will detect free-living amoeba such as Acanthamoeba species and Naegleria fowleri, but will NOT detect Balamuthia mandrillaris.
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| Note: |
For all other specimen types refer to Acanthamoeba and Naegleria Culture (ARUP test code 0060245) and Amoeba Calcofluor Stain (ARUP test code 0060250). For Entamoeba histolytica detection refer to Entamoeba histolytica Antigen, EIA (ARUP test code 0058001).
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| CPT Code(s): |
87081; 87206; 87207
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Cross References: |
Naegleria Culture (Acanthamoeba and Naegleria Culture and Stains, CSF)
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