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 gStoolEcoFix fixative AmbientSpecimen collected in EcoFix vial.

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 gStoolOther AmbientSpecimen 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
AmbientPreserved: 1 week; Unpreserved: 6 hours
RefrigeratedPreserved: 1 week; Unpreserved: 6 hours
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 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.