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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Detect Acanthamoeba spp, Naegleria spp, and other free-living amoebae.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
CSF.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
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)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Room temperature.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Specimens in media or preservatives.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
2-10 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Negative.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
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.
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Additional information related to the test.
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
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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