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Microsporidia Exam : 3562
Test CodeMSPORA or 3562
CPT Codes
87207
Includes
Smear and Concentration (if performed)
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen: 5 grams or 5 mL stool preserved in 10% formalin or Total-Fix transport vial
Minimum Volume: 2 mL or 2 grams
Acceptable: Duodenal aspirate
Minimum Volume: 2 mL or 2 grams
Acceptable: Duodenal aspirate
Transport Temperature
Preserved or fixed: Room temperature
Raw specimens other than stool: Refrigerated
Raw specimens other than stool: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Preserved or fixed:
Room temperature: 30 days; Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Raw specimens:
Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 30 days; Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Raw specimens:
Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unpreserved stool; Stool in Cary Blair or Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA); Received frozen
Methodology
Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Report Available
1-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
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.
Reference Range
Not detected
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
