Days Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 6 days

MiChart Code
Entamoeba histolytica (Amoeba) Antibody
Soft Order Code
EHIST

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Synonyms

Amebiasis Antibody
Amoeba Antibody
E. histolytica Antibody
EHIST
E HISTOLYTICA ANTIBODY

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

ELISA

Test Usage

An adjunct to the diagnosis of extraintestinal amebiasis, especially liver abscess.

Reference Range

Negative.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate or freeze.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
0.5 ml serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 ml serum

Billing Information

CPT Code
86753
Pro Fee Code
 
Insurance Auth Info
 
LOINC
22285-1

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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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