Naegleria fowleri
Alternate Names
Amoebic Encephalitis
SoftLab Order Code
MISCT
Epic Order Name
Order as a Laboratory Miscellaneous Send out test
Epic Order ID
LAB000
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Varies; CSF recommended
Collection Container
Varies; CSF recommended
CSF: Sterile container. Send vial number 2.
Alternative Collection Container
Spinal Fluid:
Sterile container. Send vial number 2.
Volume: 0.5 mL (0.3 mL minimum)
Stability: Refrigerated
Instructions
Please see Mayo test catalog for additional information:
Free-Living Amebae, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies (FLARP) from Mayo Clinic Labs