Test Order Name - Entamoeba histolytica Clearance
Synonym(s) - Amebiasis clearance
Methodology - Microscopy
Acceptable Specimen Type(s) for Testing - Stool in PARA-PAK Zn-PVA.
Transport / Collection Medium - PARA-PAK Zn-PVA
Storage and Preservation of Specimen - Mix well after collection, do not refrigerate.
Minimum Volume Required - Fill to line (do NOT overfill)
Additional Collection Instructions - None
Additional Required Information - None
Send Out? - No (Yes: PCR testing performed at the California Department of Public Health)
Turnaround Time - Up to 2 weeks.
Testing Restrictions - Performed only for San Francisco Communicable Disease Control.
Limitations / Notes / Disclaimers - Additional testing by real time PCR may be required to distinguish between Entamoeba histolytica from Entamoeba dispar.