Microsporidia Exam

Synonyms

• LAB14903
• MICROSPORIDIA EXAM
• P OPM

Cerner Name

Microsporidia Exam

Clinical Info

Clinical Significance
Microsporidia Exam - Microsporidia infection was first recognized as a cause of chronic diarrhea in patients infected with HIV. Microsporidia may also cause pneumonia, acute bilateral keratoconjunctivitis, and infection of the biliary and pancreatic ducts

Specimen Sources

Stool

Specimen Types

Stool

Specimen Volume

5 grams or 5 mL stool (Minimum Volume: 2 grams or 2 mL)

Container

Fix stool and duodenal aspirates in 10% formalin or Total-Fix® transport vial.

Collection Instructions

Preferred Specimen(s)
5 grams or 5 mL stool collected in a sterile screw-cap container with 10% formalin, or in a Total Fix® transport vial
Alternative Specimen(s)
Duodenal aspirate collected in a sterile screw-cap container with 10% formalin, or in a Total Fix® transport vial

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Microscopy

Days Performed

Set up: Mon, Thurs; Report available: 2-6 days

Performing Laboratories

• AML/Quest Laboratories

CPT

87207

PDM

265901

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms