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Microsporidia Exam
Test Code3562
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
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 |