Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Acanthamoeba - Microbiology

Synonyms

Amoeba

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Eye specimens for Acanthamoeba– corneal scrape, contact lens case.

Cerebrospinal fluid or tissue if amoebic meningitis is suspected.

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Microscopy on CSF samples - <1 hr / PCR days

Method

PCR (Sendaway test)

Minimum Volume

CSF 0.5mL