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Acanthamoeba and Naegleria Culture and Stain, CSF
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Ordering Recommendation
Detect Acanthamoeba spp, Naegleria spp, and other free-living amoebae.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Culture/Microscopy/Giemsa Stain
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-10 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
CSF.
Transfer 1 mL CSF to a sterile ARUP Standard Transport Tube (ARUP supply # 43115) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Room temperature.
Specimens in media or preservatives.
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative.
Interpretive Data
The stain will detect free-living amoeba such as 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.
Standard
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).
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87081; 87207
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060245 | Acanthamoeba and Naegleria Culture | 9781-6 |
| 2003035 | Amoeba, Giemsa Stain |
Aliases
- Culture for Acanthamoeba, Spinal Fluid
- Culture for Naegleria, Spinal Fluid
- Detection of Acanthamoeba/Naegleria Species
- Naegleria Culture
- Stain for Balamuthia mandrillaris
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