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Microsporidia Exam : 3562
Test CodeMSPORA or 3562
CPT Codes
87207
Includes
Smear and Concentration (if performed)
Instructions
1. Stool and duodenal aspirates fixed in 10% formalin or Total-Fix
2. Urine sediments, CSF, BAL/Nasal secretions: preferred in sterile container, acceptable on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin).
3. Conjunctival/corneal scrapings, preferred on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin).
2. Urine sediments, CSF, BAL/Nasal secretions: preferred in sterile container, acceptable on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin).
3. Conjunctival/corneal scrapings, preferred on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin).
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen: 5 grams or 5 mL stool preserved in 10% formalin or Total-Fix transport vial
Alternative Specimens: Duodenal aspirate, CSF, Conjunctival/corneal scrapings, BAL/Nasal secretions, Urine sediments
Alternative Specimens: Duodenal aspirate, CSF, Conjunctival/corneal scrapings, BAL/Nasal secretions, Urine sediments
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)
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