Toxocara Antibody by ELISA
| Abbrev Code: | TOXCAB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8017 | Order Name: | Toxocara Antibody |
| Synonyms: | Visceral Larva Migrans (VLM) | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86682 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 3-11 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent. Convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma, hemolyzed, lipemic. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 week at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3000472 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
By report.
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