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Amebiasis Antibodies

Order Code
006874
CPT
86753
Test Details
Synonyms

E histolytica, Amebic Antibodies

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) 

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Gross Haemolysis, lipemia, bacterial contamination

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies to *Entamoeba histolytica*. Helps diagnose invasive amebiasis.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 5 days
Frozen 10 days
Order Code
006874
CPT
86753
Test Details
Synonyms

E histolytica, Amebic Antibodies

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) 

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Gross Haemolysis, lipemia, bacterial contamination

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies to *Entamoeba histolytica*. Helps diagnose invasive amebiasis.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 5 days
Frozen 10 days