Microbiology Lab Tests - N
Microbiology
Naegleria fowleri (Identification and Culture) See also primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)
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Test Includes: Culture, microscopic examination |
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Results Available: 3-10 days |
Contact #s: (512) 458-7560 |
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Method: culture, microscopic examination |
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Turnaround Time: 3-10 days |
Reference Range: No parasites found |
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Limitations: organism must be viable |
Interpretation: No parasites found indicates that there were no visible parasites or viable parasites consistent with Naegleria detected in the specimen. |
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Specimen Collection: CSF, tissue |
Sample Type: CSF, tissue, corneal scrapings |
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Volume/Amount Required: 1-2 ml CSF, small piece of tissue |
Preferred Specimen: CSF, tissue, corneal scrapings |
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Collection/Preservation: Obtain the tissue or corneal scrapings aseptically. CSF is collected by spinal tap. Keep specimens at ambient temperature. |
Storage Instructions: Ambient temperature, never frozen. May be maintained at 4° C for < 24 hours. |
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Causes for Rejection: Insufficient specimen; frozen tissue. |
Sample Container: sterile, leak-proof container |
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Availability: Monday-Friday |
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Diagnostic Information: See primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) |
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Required Request Form: G-2B |
Specimen Handling: Handle body fluids using universal precautions. |
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Transport Temperature: Ambient temperature |
Shipping Requirements: Shipping Requirements: Triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for diagnostic specimens. |
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CPT Code: 87177 |
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Microbiology
Nosocomial Infections
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| Turnaround Time: 7-21 days | Reference Range: By report |
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| Diagnostic Information: Molecular epidemiology techniques available for hospital and similar institutional outbreaks. Contact Laboratory for collection and shipping instructions. Environmental specimens from infection control programs are not accepted. | |
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