Test Details
Mnemonic
MIXAM
Ordering Code
3700096
CPT-4 Code(s)
87207
Specimen Information
Collect
Stool
Specimen Preparation
Place 5.0 g stool in a Total-Fix® vial.
Alternate Specimen
Stool: 10% formalin
Duodenal aspirate: 10% formalin or Total Fix®
CSF, BAL-Nasal secretions: Slide or methanol or 10% formalin
Conjunctival/Corneal scrapings: Slide or methanol or 10% formalin
Duodenal aspirate: 10% formalin or Total Fix®
CSF, BAL-Nasal secretions: Slide or methanol or 10% formalin
Conjunctival/Corneal scrapings: Slide or methanol or 10% formalin
Minimum Volume
2 grams (2.0 mL)
Transport Temperature
Preserved: Room temperature
Raw specimens: Refrigerated
Raw specimens: Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Unpreserved stool, stool in Cary-Blair or PVA, frozen specimens
Stability
Preserved:
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Raw specimens:
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Raw specimens:
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microscopy
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes