Mayo Test Catalog, (Sorted By Test Name) - Mayo Medical ...

FEHA
91932
STL
8098
FENTR
91946
endemic areas
Interpretation: A positive result suggests current or previous infection with Entamoeba histolytica.
Since pathogenic and nonpathogenic species of Entamoeba cannot be differentiated microscopically,
some authorities believe a positive serology indicates the presence of the pathogenic species (ie,
Entamoeba histolytica).
Reference Values:
Expected values: negative
Clinical References: Bruckner DA: Amebiasis. Clin Microbiol Rev 1992;5:356-369
Entamoeba histolytica Antigen, EIA
Reference Values:
Reference Range: Negative
The Entamoeba histolytica antigen EIA test detects only the antigen
of the pathogenic E. histolytica ; it will not detect the non-pathogenic
E. dispar.
Test Performed by: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
5785 Corporate Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630-4750
Enteric Pathogens Culture, Stool
Clinical Information: Diarrhea may be caused by a number of agents (eg, bacteria, viruses,
parasites, and chemicals) and these agents may result in similar symptoms. A thorough patient history
covering symptoms, severity and duration of illness, age, travel history, food consumption, history of
recent antibiotic use, and illnesses in the family or other contacts will help the physician categorize the
disease and ensure that any special requests are communicated to the laboratory.
Useful For: Determining whether a bacterial enteric pathogen is the cause of diarrhea May be helpful
in identifying the source of the infectious agent (eg, dairy products, poultry, water, or meat)
Interpretation: The growth of an enteric pathogen identifies the cause of diarrhea.
Reference Values:
No growth of pathogens
Clinical References: York MK, Rodrigues-Wong P: Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook.
Second edition, ASM Press, Washington, DC, 2007, Section 3.8
Enterovirus Panel II, CF (CSF)
Reference Values:
Reference range and Interpretive Criteria for each component
(Coxsackie A Ab Panel, Coxsackie B Ab Panel,
Echovirus Ab Panel, and Poliovirus Ab Panel):
REFERENCE RANGE: