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| TEST NAME | Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar Differentiation |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | PARA |
| TESTS | P4 |
| DESCRIPTION | EIA test. Entamoeba histolytica is pathogenic whereas E. dispar is not. Do not order test unless previous positive by routine O&P exam. EIA will confirm presence of the pathogen. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS |
SPECIMEN: Unpreserved (fresh) stool. CONTAINER: Clean container COLLECTION: Fresh stool collected in clean container immediately after passage. See Parasitology specimen collection guide for details. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Refrigerated (2-8°C). Transport within 24 hours of collection |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) |
2 days (final) |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | EIA, TECHLAB |
| CPT CODES |
87337 |