Microsporidia Exam

Test Code
3562


Alias/See Also
LAB00349


CPT Codes
87207

Includes
Smear and Concentration (if performed)


Preferred Specimen
5 mL or 5 grams stool submitted in 10% formalin or Total-Fix® transport vial


Minimum Volume
2 mL or 2 grams


Other Acceptable Specimens
Duodenal aspirates submitted in 10% formalin or Total-Fix transport vial


Instructions
Fix stool or duodenal aspirates in 10% formalin or Total-Fix transport vial


Transport Container
10% formalin or Total-Fix transport vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unpreserved stool • Stool in Cary-Blair or PVA


Methodology
Microscopy

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Mon-Fri


Report Available
2-4 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Microsporidia infection was first recognized as a cause of chronic diarrhea in patients infected with HIV. Microsporidia may also cause pneumonia, acute bilateral keratoconjunctivitis, and infection of the biliary and pancreatic ducts.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.