Test Id : FEHAG
Entamoeba histolytica Antigen, EIA
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
NY State Available
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Reporting Name
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Aliases
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E. histolytica Ag
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Fecal
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Preferred Specimen Type: Unpreserved stool
Supplies: Sterile stool container
Container/Tube: Sterile stool container
Specimen Volume: 2 g
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen
Collection Instructions: Collect 2 grams of fresh unpreserved stool in sterile container. Send specimen frozen.
NOTE: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.
1 gram
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Other | Stool in preservative; Carey-Blair Transport Media, rectal swabs; diaper specimens; liver abscess |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Frozen (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Entamoeba histolytica are intestinal parasites that infect a half billion people worldwide annually. Of those infected, most are infected with the non-pathogenic E. dispar, which has not been associated with disease. It is estimated that approximately 10 % of the half billion people infected each year are infected with the pathogenic E. histolytica. These individuals become symptomatic and develop colitis and liver abscesses.
Limitations: Extraintestinal amebiasis is frequently found without trophozoites or cysts in stool: patients may have a negative stool antigen result.
Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Entamoeba histolytica Antigen: Not Detected
The Entamoeba histolytica Antigen EIA test detects only the antigen of the pathogenic E. histolytica; the non-pathogenic E. dispar is not detected.
PDF Report
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Day(s) Performed
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.
Performing Laboratory Location
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CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
87337
LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.
| Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FEHAG | Entamoeba histolytica Antigen | 29905-7 |
| Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
|
|---|---|---|
| Z5167 | Entamoeba histolytica Antigen | 29905-7 |