Acanthamoeba species Molecular Detection, PCR, Ocular (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
1004
External Test Id
ACARP
Description

SPS: The Acanthamoeba and Balamuthia species PCR test (AMBPCR) is performed by UW-MT Molecular Microbiology laboratory as of 07/2021. [[AMBPC]] is the preferred test.

  • Contact that provider and communicate that this test is available in-house. Ask the provider to submit a new order for AMBPCR.
  • If the provider insists on sending to Mayo, they must contact the Lab Medicine Resident on-call to obtain approval.
  • LABUND orders that indicate "LMR Pre-Approval" are not valid.
Synonyms
Acanthamoeba PCR, ACARP
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Approval Required
LMR Approval is required to send to Mayo. Recommended test is in-house AMBPCR.

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Available STAT?
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Mayo Clinic Laboratories
800-533-1710

200 First Street Southwest
Rochester, MN 55901

Billing & Coding