- YEMAG
Entamoeba Histolytica Antigen, Stool
Specimen:
Test Code
YEMAG
Specimen Name
Entamoeba Histolytica Antigen, Stool
Collect
Sterile Container-Unpreserved Stool
Submit
5 g (Min: 1 g) Unpreserved Stool Sterile Container Frozen
Special Handling
Transfer 5g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens in media or preservatives.
Stability
Ambient Unacceptable, Refrigerated 48 hours; Frozen 2 weeks
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
3-5 days
CPT Codes
- 87337
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