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.
Test Limitations
Sensitivity is highest in patients with extraintestinal amoebiasis, lower in amoebic dysentery, and lowest with asymptomatic carriers.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 6 days
Soft Order Code
EHOLG
MiChart Code
Entamoeba histolytica (Amoeba) Antibody IgG
Synonyms
- Amebiasis Antibody
- Amoeba Antibody
- E. histolytica Antibody
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo EHOLG
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate or freeze.
Normal Volume
0.5 ml serum
Minimum Volume
0.4 ml serum
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated preferred, frozen acceptable
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
86753
Fee Code
32052
LOINC
22285-1
NY State Approved
No