Deprecated Tetraminigera, Stool — Qualitative
A deprecated qualitative stool test that checks a stool sample for Tetraminigera. It is not a routine current test and may be replaced by newer, target-specific testing.
["This older stool test looks for Tetraminigera, but a newer, target-specific test may be more appropriate."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 16051-5
- Short code
- Deprecated Tetramin IgE RAST Ql
- Synonyms
- Deprecated Tetramin IgE RAST Ql
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 10
- Ref high
- 40
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302774002
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This is a qualitative test that looks for Tetraminigera in a stool sample. A qualitative result generally reports whether the target was detected or not detected rather than measuring its amount. The test name is marked as deprecated, meaning it is an older test that is no longer routinely used.
Why might I need this test?
This test may have been used when evaluating gastrointestinal symptoms or possible exposure to an enteric organism. Because it is deprecated, the ordering clinician should confirm that this is the intended test and whether a newer testing method is available.
How is the test performed?
A stool specimen is collected and examined in the laboratory using a qualitative method. The exact laboratory method is not identified in the test code, so the laboratory's instructions and final report should be reviewed for details.
How do I prepare for the test?
Collect the stool sample only when instructed and use the container provided by the laboratory. Follow any instructions about timing, refrigeration, and transport, and tell the healthcare provider about recent antibiotics, travel, or exposure to gastrointestinal illness.
Reference range
Adult: 10-40 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
A detected result means that the target was found in the stool sample, while a not-detected result means it was not found at the test's detection level. Results must be interpreted with symptoms, other laboratory findings, and specimen quality because detection does not by itself establish the cause of illness. Because this test is deprecated, current target-specific testing may provide more useful information.
Short name
Tetraminigera Stool Test
Frequently asked questions
Does a positive result mean I am sick?
Why is this test called deprecated?
Can I collect the stool sample at home?
Sources
- 1
- 2Lab Tests OnlineSource
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