Test Name
Acanthamoeba Culture
LIS CodeACAD
Availability07:00-15:00 hours 7 days a week
Lab Section
Virology
Fluid TypeEye swab or eye wash or contact lens
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non nutrient agar
Critical ValueAll positives phoned to floor or physician
Summary Test NameAcanthamoeba Culture
Specimen Preparation OutreachKeep refrigerated until courier pickup
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Specimen TransportRefrigerateAll positives phoned to floor or physician
Stat AvailabilityNo
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats2 weeks
Test ResultsPos/Neg
Additional Test InformationObtain agar plates from virology lab