Entamoeba histolytica (IgG), ELISA

Entamoeba histolytica (Amebiasis) Antibody, IgG by ELISA, Entamoeba histolytica Antibody, Serum

Test Codes

EPIC: LAB1232201, Beaker: ENTAMOEBA HI, Quest: 34278

Department

Send Outs

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.

Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and maintain at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.

Preparation for Courier Transport

Transport: 1.0 mL serum, room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Minimum: 0.25 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and maintain at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F).

Transport: 1.0 mL serum, room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Minimum: 0.25 mL)

Storage

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Laboratory

Sent to Quest Diagnostics, Wood Dale, IL.

Performed

Wednesday, Saturday.
Results available in 2-4 days.

Reference Range

Negative.

Test Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

CPT Codes

86753

Contacts

Last Updated

12/17/2025