Schistosoma Antibody, IgG
| Sunquest Code: | SCHISA | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB8043 | Epic Name: | Schistosoma Antibody IgG |
| Synonyms: | Bilharzia | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunoassay | ||
| 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 or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | 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. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3000582 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
By report.
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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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