Test Code EANTGN Entamoeba Antigen

Important Note

Test for persistent diarrhea (>14 days) or known risk factors if E. Histolytica is the suspected infectious agent

Additional Codes

58001

Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay

Specimen Type

Stool

Preferred Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Collection Volume

Minimum Collection Volume

Collection Instructions

Transfer to transport vial

Transport

Refrigerated if specimen is less than 48 hours old. Frozen if greater than 48 hours old

Rejection Criteria

Specimens in media or preservatives

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks

Turn Around Time

2-3 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Test Alias

58001; E. histolytica Ag; Entamoeba histolitica Antigen; ENTEIA

CPT Coding

87337

EPIC Code

LAB7041

Acceptable Collection Container