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23265 Electron Microscopy, Feces

Electron Microscopy, Feces
Test Code: EMFT
Synonyms/Keywords
​EM, Electron Microscopy, Feces, Fecal Virus, Histology.
Useful For
​Used in the detection of human corona virus and rotavirus.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Feces​ ​Leak-proof Urine Collection Container Similar Rigid Leak-proof Container ​2-5 grams ​1 gram ​1 gram
Collection Processing Instructions
​Submit a portion of fresh stool (2-5 grams) in a leak-proof container. Refrigerate.
Acceptable Specimen Types
​Feces
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Feces ​Refrigerate ​1-2 days
Rejection Criteria
Frozen
​Stool in Baggies or Inside-out Gloves
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield ​Monday - Friday ​Less than 2 hours Zeiss EM900 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)​
Test Information
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity testing.
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Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Marshfield ​No viruses seen
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87999 ​ ​ ​Surgical Pathology, Electron Microscopy, Feces ​
Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity testing.
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Synonyms/Keywords
​EM, Electron Microscopy, Feces, Fecal Virus, Histology.
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Feces​ ​Leak-proof Urine Collection Container Similar Rigid Leak-proof Container ​2-5 grams ​1 gram ​1 gram
Collection Processing
​Submit a portion of fresh stool (2-5 grams) in a leak-proof container. Refrigerate.
Acceptable Specimen Types
​Feces
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Feces ​Refrigerate ​1-2 days
Rejection Criteria
Frozen
​Stool in Baggies or Inside-out Gloves
Useful For
​Used in the detection of human corona virus and rotavirus.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Marshfield ​No viruses seen
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield ​Monday - Friday ​Less than 2 hours Zeiss EM900 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)​
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87999 ​ ​ ​Surgical Pathology, Electron Microscopy, Feces ​
Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity testing.
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