Test Code LAB7039 Trypanosoma cruzi Antibody, IgG
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
ARUP Test ID |
TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI ANTIBODY, IGG |
LAB7039 | CHAGAS G | 0051076 |
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."
Day(s) Test Set Up
Performed Wednesdays
Reported 1-8 days
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT: 86753
Specimen Stability Information
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma. Bacterially contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens.
Interpretive Data
Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0051076 Trypanosoma cruzi Antibody, IgG 59387-1