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3004472
Schistosoma Antibody IgG by ELISA
SCHISTOIGG
Ordering Recommendation
May aid in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis caused by infection with S. mansoni, especially in travelers to endemic areas.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum Separator Tube (SST) or Plain Red.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Preferred transport temp: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen
Unacceptable Conditions
Contaminated, heat-inactivated, grossly hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Tue, Sat
Reported
1-6 days
Reference Interval
| < 9 U | Negative - No significant level of Schistosoma IgG antibody detected. |
| 9 - 11 U | Equivocal - Recommend repeat testing in 2-4 weeks with fresh sample. |
| >11 U | Positive - IgG antibodies to Schistosoma detected, which may suggest current or past infection. |
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
N/A
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86682
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3004473 | Schistosoma Antibody IgG by ELISA | 25757-6 |
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Aliases
- Schistosomiasis
Schistosoma Antibody IgG by ELISA
