Posted Date
Effective Date
Test Name
Entamoeba histolytica (Amoeba) Antibody
Update Type
Test Code Change
Order Code
EHIST
ORDER CODE CHANGE
Entamoeba histolytica Antibody, Serum
Order Code: EHIST
Fee Code: 32052
Reference Laboratory: Mayo SAM
New Order Code: EHOLG
New Reference Lab: Mayo EHOLG
Effective January 26, 2023, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will replace test ID SAM with test ID EHOLG. This test is used as an adjunct in the diagnosis of extraintestinal, invasive amebiasis.
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in an SST (preferred) or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot 0.5 mL (minimum 0.4 mL) of serum into a plastic vial and freeze (preferred) or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Reference Range: Negative