Microsporidia Examination
Test Mnemonic
MICSPO
CPT Codes
- 87207 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Encephalitozoon
- Entercytozoon
- Nosema
- Pleistophora
Includes
- Microscopic examination for Microsporidium
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 g | Stool | EcoFix fixative | Ambient | Specimen collected in EcoFix vial. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 g | Stool | Clean, leakproof container | Ambient | Stool must be received in the Laboratory within 6 hours of collection. | |
| 2 g | Stool | Other | Ambient | Specimen collected in 10% formalin or SAF vial. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 g | 2 g stool or 0.5 - 1 ml fluid |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Preserved: 1 week; Unpreserved: 6 hours |
| Refrigerated | Preserved: 1 week; Unpreserved: 6 hours |
| Frozen | Preserved: Unacceptable; Unpreserved: Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Modified Trichrome Stain |
Reference Range
Special Info
Transfer approximately 1 gram of feces to Eco fix vial or 10% formalin or SAF vial. Fluid levels should reach line on vial. Mix each specimen with the preservative. Indicate on vial label whether stool is formed (soft or hard) or diarrheal. Stool must be received in the Laboratory within 6 hours of collection if unpreserved.
Clinical Info
Rule out Microsporidia infection.