Microsporidia Exam
Order Code:
MSPORX
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 grams or 5 mL stool submitted in 10% formalin container, or Total-Fix® transport vial
Minimum Volume
Stool or Duodenal fluid: 2 g or 2 mL
Urine, CSF, BAL: 2 mL
Urine, CSF, BAL: 2 mL
Instructions
1. Stool duodenal aspirates fixed in 10% formalin or Total-Fix®.
2. Urine sediments, CSF, BAL/Nasal secretions: preferred in sterile container, acceptable on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin).
3. Conjunctival/corneal scrapings, preferred on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin). Ship preserved specimens at room temperature (preferred).
2. Urine sediments, CSF, BAL/Nasal secretions: preferred in sterile container, acceptable on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin).
3. Conjunctival/corneal scrapings, preferred on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin). Ship preserved specimens at room temperature (preferred).
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Stool or Duodenal fluid or Corneal scrapings: Room temperature
Urine, CSF, or BAL: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Urine, CSF, or BAL: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Stool, Duodenal, and Corneal scrapping's
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
- Urine, CSF, and Bronchoalveolar lavage
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Duodenal fluid submitted in 10% formalin container, or Total-Fix® transport vial • Corneal scrapings submitted in a slide holder • Urine, or CSF, or bronchoalveolar lavage submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container
Unacceptable Specimens
Unpreserved stool • Stool in Cary-Blair or PVA • Received frozen
Order Code
MSPORX
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3526
Includes
Smear and Concentration (if performed)
CPT Code
- 87207
Billing Code
- 670336
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopy
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Thursday morning; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 grams or 5 mL stool submitted in 10% formalin container, or Total-Fix® transport vial
Minimum Volume
Stool or Duodenal fluid: 2 g or 2 mL
Urine, CSF, BAL: 2 mL
Urine, CSF, BAL: 2 mL
Instructions
1. Stool duodenal aspirates fixed in 10% formalin or Total-Fix®.
2. Urine sediments, CSF, BAL/Nasal secretions: preferred in sterile container, acceptable on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin).
3. Conjunctival/corneal scrapings, preferred on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin). Ship preserved specimens at room temperature (preferred).
2. Urine sediments, CSF, BAL/Nasal secretions: preferred in sterile container, acceptable on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin).
3. Conjunctival/corneal scrapings, preferred on microscope slide, methanol (or 10% formalin). Ship preserved specimens at room temperature (preferred).
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Stool or Duodenal fluid or Corneal scrapings: Room temperature
Urine, CSF, or BAL: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Urine, CSF, or BAL: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Stool, Duodenal, and Corneal scrapping's
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
- Urine, CSF, and Bronchoalveolar lavage
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Duodenal fluid submitted in 10% formalin container, or Total-Fix® transport vial • Corneal scrapings submitted in a slide holder • Urine, or CSF, or bronchoalveolar lavage submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container
Unacceptable Specimens
Unpreserved stool • Stool in Cary-Blair or PVA • Received frozen
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopy
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Thursday morning; Report available: 1 day