Microsporidia PCR
Which test do we use?
Real-time PCR for the detection of Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalithozoon species
Sampling instructions
10 grams of unfixed stool sample in a clean recipient.
Important advice
Diagnosis rule 78 applies. This analysis is only performed on transplantation patients, in case of HIV infection or in case of treatment with immunosuppressivs.
Frequence
1x / week
Reference values
Negative
Delivery time of the result
On average: 6 days
Accredited
Yes
ISO 15189 – Belac 147-MED
RIZIV-code
549894 / 549905
Loinc-code
88925-3
Laatste wijziging op: 16/01/2023