Of the huge number of individuals infected by E. histolytica, about 10% become symptomatic and develop colitis and liver abscesses, resulting in a mortality rate estimated between 40,000 and 120,000 persons a year.
Patients infected with pathogenic E. histolytica may show a wide range of conditions. Some may be asymptomatic; others may show mild diarrhea that develops into bloody diarrhea and eventually fulminant colitis.
| Product Name | Catalog # | Suggested CPT Code* | Tests/Kit | Analyte(s) Detected | Format | Time to Result | Fecal Sample Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. HISTOLYTICA II ™ | T5017/30404 | 87337 | 96 | E. histolytica antigen (adhesin) | Microplate ELISA | < 2.5 hrs @ RT | Fresh & frozen fecal sample (unpreserved) |
| E. HISTOLYTICA QUIK CHEK ™ | T30409 | 87337 | 25 | E. histolytica antigen (adhesin) | Rapid EIA | < 30 min @ RT | Fresh & frozen fecal sample (unpreserved) / Cary Blair / C+S |
| TRI-COMBO PARASITE SCREEN | T30408 | 87449 | 96 | Giardia cyst antigen Cryptosporidium oocyst antigen E. histolytica antigen (adhesin) | Microplate ELISA | < 2.0 hrs @ RT | Fresh & frozen fecal sample (unpreserved) / Cary Blair / C+S |
