Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar Differentiation

TEST NAME	Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar Differentiation
DEPARTMENT	PARA
TESTS	P4
DESCRIPTION	EIA test. Entamoeba histolytica is pathogenic whereas E. dispar is not. Do not order test unless previous positive by routine O&P exam. EIA will confirm presence of the pathogen.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS	SPECIMEN: Unpreserved (fresh) stool. CONTAINER: Clean container COLLECTION: Fresh stool collected in clean container immediately after passage. See Parasitology specimen collection guide for details. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Refrigerated (2-8°C). Transport within 24 hours of collection
TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)	2 days (final)
REFERENCE RANGE	Negative
TEST METHOD	EIA, TECHLAB
CPT CODES	87337

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