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Test Code
AMEBA
Test Name
Amebiasis Antibodies
CPT Codes
86753
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

A positive test may not necessarily indicate active infection, since antibodies may persist for years. The titer is not directly correlated with the severity of the infection, due to the variance in patient response and to the variance in response to the type of infection. A negative response is equally important, as long as ample time has been allowed for antibody production.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Red Top, Separator 

Alternate Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator Tube

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.4 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.4 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x2
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Lipemia
  • Bacterial contamination
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • E histolytica, Amebic Antibodies
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week
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