Microsporidia Examination




Test Mnemonic

MICSPO

CPT Codes

  • 87207 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • Encephalitozoon
  • Entercytozoon
  • Nosema
  • Pleistophora

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 gStoolClean container AmbientTransfer approximately 1 gram of feces to each of 2 containers: PVA vial and formalin 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.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 gStoolClean, leakproof container AmbientStool must be received in the Laboratory within 6 hours of collection.
2 gStoolClean, leakproof container AmbientTransfer approximately 1 gram of feces to a vial containing SAF fixative. Mix the specimen with the preservative. Indicate on vial label whether stool is formed (soft or hard) or diarrheal.

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
AmbientPreserved: 1 week; Unpreserved: 6 hours
RefrigeratedPreserved: 1 week; Unpreserved: Unacceptable
FrozenPreserved: 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 each of 2 containers: PVA vial and formalin 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.