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Entamoeba histolytica antibody (IgG)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | AMOEB |
| Test group | E. histolytica |
| Performed by | Focus |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | ELISA |
| Container type | Red top or Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.25 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Freeze serum at -20C. Order Quest test # 34728N |
| Normal range | Negative Not detected < 1.00 Detected ≥ 1.00 |
| Synonyms | Amebiasis; Entamoeba; Protozoa |
| Stability | Room temperature 7 days, refrigerated 2 weeks, frozen at -20C 1 month |
| Turn around times | Test performed once per week. Turnaround 5-7 days. |
| Additional information | For patients who are unable to make antibodies, PCR of abscess fluid is available through the CDC. Contact the Microbiology Lab at x3-1268 for more information. |
| CPT coding | 86753-90 |
| LOINC code | 9522-4 |
| Last Updated | 11/15/2011 11:48:33 AM |
| Entry Number | 50 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667