ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA ANTIBODY SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: EHIST
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026390
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
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
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
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.
Reference values apply to all ages.