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| Liver Abscess Exam | - |
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Examine liver abscess aspirate |
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Synonym | See updates |
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Test Code | CDCPR0001 |
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Test Type | Clinical Pathology |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates |
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Report Availability | 3 D(s) |
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# Test(s) | Multiple |
| Test details | Sample Report |
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| Liver Abscess Exam |
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Synonym | See updates | |
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Test Code | CDCPR0001 | |
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Test Category | Liver abscess | |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates | |
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Medical History | See updates | |
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Report Availability | 3 D(s) | |
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Specimen/Sample | Aspirate; 5 mL; St Cont | |
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Stability @21-26 deg. C | 6 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ 2-8 deg. C | 24 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ Frozen | NA | |
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# Test(s) | Multiple | |
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Processing Method | Microscopy | |
| **Liver Abscess Aspirate Examination****FDA Status**: Standard laboratory procedure under CLIA; no specific FDA approval required.**Other Names**: Hepatic Abscess Fluid Analysis, Liver Aspirate Test.**Historical Breakthrough**: Developed in the 1970s to diagnose liver infections, advancing microbiology.**Key Purpose and Impact**: Analyzes liver abscess aspirate for pathogens and cellular content to diagnose pyogenic or amoebic liver abscess.**Preparation and Patient History**: Aspirate via ultrasound-guided aspiration; report fever, abdominal pain, or travel history.**Consent Requirement**: Required for invasive aspiration procedure.**Clinical Value**: Sensitivity ~90%; specificity ~95%; identifies pathogens in ~70% of cases; guides therapy.**References Cited**: Testing.com Microbiology Tests 2023; Labcorp Abscess Analysis 2025; UpToDate Liver Abscess 2025 |