Posted Date
Effective Date
Test Name
Entamoeba histolytica (Amoeba) Antibody
Update Type
Specimen collection or handling and/or storage changed
Order Code
EHOLG
SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND HANDLING UPDATE
Entamoeba histolytica (Amoeba) Antibody
Order Code: EHOLG
Fee Code: 32052 (CPT 86753)
Reference Laboratory: Mayo EHOLG
The specimen stability for Mayo Clinic Laboratories Entamoeba histolytica Antibody assay will be updated effective April 28, 2023.
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in an SST 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.