Amoeba Culture (Acanthamoeba, Naegleria)
Sunquest Code: | PCLT | ||
Epic Code: | LAB3235 | Epic Name: | Parasite Culture |
Synonyms: | Cerebrospinal Fluid, Amoebas or Parasites; Naegleria; Parasites in Cerebrospinal Fluid; Acanthamoeba; Parasites in Tissue | ||
Methodology: | Culture | ||
Test Includes: | Culture for Acanthamoeba or Naegleria. | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri, 0730-1530; results are reported within 10-12 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Further questions regarding Naegleria fowleri should be directed to the IDDL medical director on-call. Call 612-273-3665 for IDDL on call information. Also see Amoeba Smears. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | CSF, corneal scrapings, contact lens or lens solution, and brain or other tissues |
Container: | CSF Tubes, See Collection Instructions |
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Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Must arrive within 24 hours. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Negative. |
Use: | Detect primary amebic meningoencephalitis, Acanthamoeba keratitis. |
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