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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

Specimen Type

Stool

Preferred Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Collection Instructions

Transfer to transport vial

Collection Volume

5g

Minimum Collection Volume

1g

Testing Volume

1g

Rejection Criteria

Specimens in media or preservatives

Specimen Storage and Stability

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

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

Test Alias

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

CPT Coding

87337

EPIC Code

LAB7041

Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
 

Acceptable Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Transport

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

Turn Around Time

2-3 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

LOINC

29905-7