Toxocara Antibody by ELISA
| Abbrev Code: | TOXCAB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8017 | Order Name: | Toxocara Antibody |
| Synonyms: | Visceral Larva Migrans (VLM) | ||
| Methodology: | Semiquantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86682 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; testing is performed on Wednesdays and Saturdays; results are reported in 2-8 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: | 3 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Contaminated, heat inactivated, grossly hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum, serum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. Frozen is also acceptable. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells, 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3006066 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | < 9 U Negative: No significant level of Toxocara IgG antibodies detected. 9 - 11 U
Equivocal: Recommend repeat testing in 2-4 weeks. >11 U Positive: IgG antibodies to Toxocara detected, indicating current or past infection. False-positive results due to infections with other helminths are possible. |
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