Francisella tularensis Antibodies IgG and IgM with Reflex to Agglutination - Cancel and reorder as ARMISC


Abbrev Code:TULAB   
Order Code:LAB5965Order Name:Francisella Tularensis Aby
Order Instructions:Cancel and reorder as ARMISC.
Synonyms:Tularemia
Methodology:Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay
CPT Codes: 86668 x2, 86000 x
Turnaround Time:Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-7 days.
Compliance:

For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Blood
Optimal Volume:2 mL
Minimum\Peds Volume:1.4 mL
Container:Red or gold (gel)
Causes for Rejection:Contaminated, heat-inactivated or turbid specimens


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and aliquot 1 mL, 0.6 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 year frozen.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Lab Sendouts  (ARUP)
Referral Lab number:3002912


Interpretive

Reference Range:
Francisella tularnensis, Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Agglutination:  
9 U/mL or less Negative - No significant level of IgG antibody to Francisella tularensis detected.
10-15 U/mL Equivocal - Questionable presence of IgG antibody to Francisella tularensis. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
16 U/mL or greater Positive - Presence of IgG antibody to Francisella tularensis detected, suggestive of current or past exposure/immunization.

Francisella tularensis, Antibody, IgM with Reflex to Agglutination:
9 U/mL or less Negative - No significant level of IgM antibody to Francisella tularensis detected
10-15 U/mL Equivocal - Questionable presence of IgM antibody to Francisella tularensis. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
16 U/mL or greater Positive - Presence of IgM antibody to Francisella tularensis detected, suggestive of current or past exposure/immunization.

If the ELISA testing is equivocal or positive for IgG or IgM, then Francisella tularensis Antibodies by Agglutination will be added. Additional charges apply.

Cross reactivity with Brucella and Yersinia antibodies may occur. Therefore, results should be interpreted with caution and correlated with clinical information. The best evidence for current infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens, where both tests are performed in the same laboratory at the same time.


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