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Test Code MISC2MAYOECHNO Echinococcus Antibody, IgG, Serum

Useful For

Detection of antibodies to Echinococcus species, including Echinococcus multilocularis and Echinococcus granulosus

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

Echinococcus Ab, IgG, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday; 9 a.m.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86682

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ECHNO Echinococcus Ab, IgG, S 32171-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
64985 Echinococcus Ab, IgG, S 32171-1

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.