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Test Code LCMSP Microsporidia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Additional Codes

Torrance Memorial Laboratories Test Code:  394487873

Reporting Name

Microsporidia PCR

Useful For

Detecting Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon species in fecal and urine specimens to support the clinical diagnosis of microsporidiosis

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Varies


Ordering Guidance


For specimens other than feces or urine, MTBS / Microsporidia Stain, Varies should be ordered since it will detect other microsporidia not targeted by this assay.



Necessary Information


Specimen source is required.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Unpreserved feces

Supplies:

-Stool container, Small (Random), 4 oz (T288)

-Stool Collection Kit, Random (T635)

Container/Tube: Fecal container

Specimen Volume: 5 g

 

Specimen Type: Preserved feces

Supplies:

-ECOFIX Stool Transport Vial (Kit) (T219)

-Stool Collection Kit, Random (T635)

Container/Tube: ECOFIX preservative

Specimen Volume: 5 g

 

Specimen Type: Urine

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions: Mid-stream, clean-catch, suprapubic aspirates and catheterization collections are acceptable. Submit in a clean, sterile container free from preservatives. The first portion of the voided urine (first void) is also acceptable.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Ambient  7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reject Due To

Urine containing preservatives
Prostate secretions and samples
Feces in preservatives other than ECOFIX		 Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

CPT Code Information

87798

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LCMSP Microsporidia PCR 94332-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
MSPS Specimen Source 31208-2
36744 Encephalitozoon species 94333-2
36745 Enterocytozoon bieneusi 94334-0

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Microbiology Test Request (T244)

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)