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Parasites, Hepatic Abscess Aspirate
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P401 |
| Test group | Parasites |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Monday-Friday, day shift |
| Method | Wet mount and iron-hematoxylin-stained smears are examined for, e.g., E. histolytica |
| Container type | Clean container or Red top vacutainer |
| Amount to Collect | See preferred volume |
| Sample type | Aspirate fluid |
| Preferred volume | 2 mL aspirate |
| Processing notes | maintain sample at room temperature |
| Normal range | |
| Critical value | E. histolytica identified. |
| Stability | Unpreserved 1 hour (but not rejected if > 1 hour) |
| Additional information | If the specimen is QNS to prepare stained smears, a wet mount alone will be done and procedure P412 charged. |
| LOINC code | 10704-5 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:27:45 PM |
| Entry Number | 713 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667