1152

Test CODE NAME

1152

Entamoeba histolytica (amebiasis), Antibody, IgG

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Tue, Fri
Reported: 2-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum Separator Tube  (SST) -  0.5 ml serum
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature.   Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. 
Stability:After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week, Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) 
Note: This test is approved for NY . 
Performing Lab 
ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 86753