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HelpCatalog ID Smr Wet Prep Amoeba Examination
CPOE Test Name
Smr Wet Prep
Synonyms
Wet Mount for Amoeba, Smr wet prep; Amoeba Examination
Specimen Type
Fresh stool, duodenal aspirate
Specimen Requirements
Fresh stool, duodenal aspirate
Storage and Transport
Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within 15 minutes.
Causes for Rejection
Use of non-sterile container; delay in transport > 15 minutes; dried specimen received on slide; improper labeling.
Reference Range
No amoebae seen
Critical Values
amoebae presence
Test Consists
Wet mount preparation for amoeba detection.
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
CPT / HCPCS Code
87210