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Test ID EHOLG Entamoeba histolytica Antibody, Serum

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)


Ordering Guidance


Direct detection of Entamoeba histolytica in fecal specimens is recommended to diagnose intestinal amebiasis. See OPE / Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces or OAPNS / Ova and Parasite, Microscopy, Varies.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Reporting Name

E. histolytica Ab, IgG, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days

Report Available

Same day/1 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
EHOLG E. histolytica Ab, IgG, S 22285-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
EHOLG E. histolytica Ab, IgG, S 22285-1

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Useful For

As an adjunct in the diagnosis of extraintestinal, invasive amebiasis

Day(s) Performed

Friday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86753

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.