STRONGYLOIDES ANTIBODY IGG
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: STRON
UPHSM LIS Test #: 023844
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 023844
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Heat inactivated specimen: Reject
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Heat inactivated specimen: Reject
Methods
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Clinical Utilities
Screening for the presence of IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides
This test is not useful for monitoring patient response to therapy as IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides may remain detectable following resolution of infection.
This test is not useful for monitoring patient response to therapy as IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides may remain detectable following resolution of infection.
CPT Codes
86682
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.