Detection of Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon species in fecal and urine specimens to support the clinical diagnosis of microsporidiosis This test is intended to be used for the detection of Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon species DNA in fecal and urine specimens to support the clinical diagnosis of microsporidiosis. Other sources should be tested using MTBS / Microsporidia Stain, Varies. A negative result indicates the absence of detectable DNA from Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon species in the specimen, but does not rule out ongoing microsporidiosis. See Interpretation for more information
Specimen Type
Container
Stool Container
Collection Instructions
Container/Tube: Stool container Cup Specimen : Unpreserved stool 5 grams (1 gm min) Urine 5 mL Random Urine(0.5 mL min) Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Stability Room Temperature Refrigerated 7 days Frozen 7 days
Specimen Type: Preserved stool Supplies: ECOFIX Stool Transport Vial (Kit) (T219); Stool Collection Kit, Random Specimen Volume: 5 g Specimen Stability Information: Ambient 7 days (preferred)/Refrigerated 7 days/Frozen 7 days
Specimen Type: Urine Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 5 mL Collection Instructions: Mid-stream, clean-catch, suprapubic aspirates and catheterization collections are acceptable. Please submit in a clean, sterile container free from preservatives. The first portion of the voided urine (first void) is also acceptable.
