ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA ANTIBODY SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: EHIST
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026390
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject

Methods

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Clinical Utilities

As an adjunct in the diagnosis of extraintestinal amebiasis, especially liver abscess

CPT Codes

86753

* The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.