Schistosoma Antibody, IgG
Abbrev Code: | SCHISA | ||
Order Code: | LAB8043 | Order Name: | Schistosoma Antibody IgG |
Synonyms: | Bilharzia | ||
Methodology: | Semi-quantitative enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86682 x1, 86682 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3-8 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red (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. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
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: | 3004472 |
Interpretive
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Use: | Aids in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis. Positive results in patients from endemic areas may not represent active infection. |
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