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Test Code
MICSB
Test Name
Microsporidia Detection Stain
CPT Codes
87015, 87207
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 8 days
Clinical Utility
Can be used for follow up of negative PCR result when suspicion of microsporidia infection remains high.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Stool

Collection Container: Para Pak - Pink

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 g
Collection Instructions
  1. Preserve 2g of stool in a pink para pak within one hour of collection.

Recommended collection: 3 separate stool specimens within a 5-7-day period (an individual order must be submitted for each specimen).
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transport 2g of stool in a pink para pak.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.  
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

9 months

Refrigerated

9 months
Causes for Rejection
  • Unpreserved stool
Methodology
Qualitative Stain
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Encephalitozoon
  • Entercytozoon
  • Nosema
  • Pleistophora
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine Monday-Friday
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