Entamoeba histolytica serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

ENTA

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Serum only

Registration

Serum only

Laboratory

Serum only

Test Adds

Retention time for Serology samples is up to 1 year. Testing is performed on Fresh samples 3-4 days or aliquots frozen at -20 up to 1 year. Test additions can be performed if there is known and sufficient serum sample stored.

Synonyms

Amoeba serology

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2461

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Serum only

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.2

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Minimum aliquot, serum 200 uL. Preferred aliquot, serum 2 mL. Aliquot storage, fridge 4°C.

Reference Intervals

The Entamoeba antibody titre reference range is:

Titres
<160 Not significant
=160 Doubtful significance
>160 Significant reaction

Test Method

Haemagglutination.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$104.04 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2461

Onset date of illness desirable.
Urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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