Entamoeba histolytica Ag, EIA

Alphabetical Test listing

Entamoeba histolytica Ag, EIA-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

E histolytica
Entamoeba histolytica antigen

Useful for:

Test for persistent diarrhea (>14 days) or known risk factors if E. histolytica is the suspected infectious agent.

Specimen type:

Stool

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Volume:

5 grams

Minimum volume:

1 gram

Processing instructions:

Freeze within 48 hours of collection

Transport container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Transport and stability:

Frozen (preferred) - 1 week

Refrigerated - 2 weeks

Ambient - NO

Reason for rejection:

Specimens in preservative

Performing lab:

ARUP (0058001) via LabCorp (828387): R-NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

4 - 6 days

Method:

Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reference ranges:

Negative

CPT codes:

87337

LOINC code:

Result: 29905-7

Date created:

06/15/2020

Revised date:

07/12/2023

Review date:

07/12/2023