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®
Duodenal aspirate: 10% formalin or Total Fix®
Minimum Volume
2 grams (2.0 mL)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Unpreserved stool, stool in Cary-Blair or PVA, frozen specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microscopy
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes