Leishmania Antibody, IgG (Visceral Leishmaniasis)
| Abbrev Code: | LEISHG | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6898 | Order Name: | Leishmania Aby IGG |
| Methodology: | Immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86717 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-8 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Serum containing glycerol or other viscous materials. Plasma. Hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 48 hours at room temperature, 3 days refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 51726 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | Detection of IgG antibody directed at Leishmania may suggest current or past infection. |
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