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Test ID FEHA Entamoeba histolytica Antigen, EIA

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

E histolytica Ag

Specimen Type

Fecal

Collect 2 grams fresh unpreserved stool in a sterile container. Send specimen frozen.

 

NOTE: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 gram

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Fecal Frozen (preferred) 7 days
  Refrigerated  48 hours

Reference Values

E Histolytica Antigen: Not Detected

 

The Entamoeba histolytica antigen EIA test detects only the antigen of the pathogenic E. histolytica; the non-pathogenic E. dispar is not detected.

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

CPT Code Information

87337

NY State Approved

Yes