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0058001
Entamoeba histolytica Antigen, EIA
AMOEBA
Ordering Recommendation
Test for persistent diarrhea (>14 days) or known risk factors if E. histolytica is the suspected infectious agent.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool.
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.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87337
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0058001 | Entamoeba histolytica Ag by EIA | 29905-7 |
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Aliases
- E. histolytica Ag
- Entamoeba histolitica Antigen
Entamoeba histolytica Antigen, EIA
