Entamoeba histolytica Antibody (IgG), ELISA

Entamoeba histolytica Antibody (IgG), ELISA

Test Code

34278

CPT Code(s)

86753

Test Code

34278

CPT Code(s)

86753

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Clinical Significance

Entamoeba histolytica Antibody (IgG), ELISA - Serologic studies may be helpful in the diagnosis of invasive intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis. Eighty-five percent of patients with biopsy-proven invasive intestinal amebiasis are positive for E. histolytica IgG and over 95% of patients with extraintestinal amebiasis are positive. Sera may remain positive 6-18 months following invasive disease. Asymptomatic carriers of E. histolytica cysts are usually negative for E. histolytica IgG.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

Reference Range(s)

Negative

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

Reference Range(s)

Negative

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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