Test Name
Acanthamoeba Direct Detection by Fluorescent Antibody
LIS CodeDEACAN
Availability07:00-15:00 hours 7 days a week
Lab Section
Virology
Fluid TypeEye
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Slide
Critical ValueAll positives phoned to floor or physician
Summary Test NameAcanthamoeba Direct Detection by Fluorescent Antibody
Specimen Preparation OutreachKeep refrigerated until courier pickup
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Stat AvailabilityNo
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats24 hours
Test ResultsPos/Neg