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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

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

Instructions

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

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

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

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Duodenal aspirates submitted in 10% formalin or Total-Fix transport vial

Unacceptable Specimens

Unpreserved stool • Stool in Cary-Blair or PVA

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

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday-Friday; Report available: 1 - 3 days