ACANTHAMOEBA EYE EXAM
Order Code ID
2380
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Corneal Scrapings or Vitreous Fluid
Container Type
Page's Amoeba Saline
CPT Code
87205,87206
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Turnaround Time
1 - 2 Days
Minimum Volume
LOINC
9781-6
LOINC Description
Acanthamoeba sp identified
Handling/Draw Instructions
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable. Rejection Criteria: Specimens in media or preservatives. Dry specimens.
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