Amoeba (E. Histolytica) Antibody IgG

Specimen Requirements

Collect SST/1.0 mL serum, after 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and send.

Semi-Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay

Room temp: 2 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 1 year

The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.

5-7 days performed Tuesday, Friday

Aid in the detection of amebic liver abscess. Test is not useful for intestinal infection.

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