E histolytica, Amebic Antibodies
9 days
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Cause for Rejection: Gross Haemolysis, lipemia, bacterial contamination
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Detects antibodies to *Entamoeba histolytica*. Helps diagnose invasive amebiasis.
Serum
0.4 mL
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 10 days |