Acanthamoeba and Naegleria Culture

Test Code

AANC

Specimen Name

Acanthamoeba and Naegleria Culture

CPT Codes

  • 87081

Collect

Sterile specimen container - Corneal scrapings, vitreous fluid or tissue.

Stability

72 hours ambient

Volume

Corneal scrapings, vitreous fluid, or tissue (Place in 2 mL saline)_x000D_

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 2-10 days

Components

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