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HelpTest Code MISC2MAYOECHNO Echinococcus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Useful For
Detection of antibodies to Echinococcus species, including E multilocularis and E granulosus
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Echinococcus Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Icterus |
NA |
|
Other |
NA |
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.