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Test Code CHAGS Trypanosoma cruzi Total Antibody, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Useful For

Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease)

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Frozen 14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 8 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86753

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CHAGS T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S 57320-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CHAGS T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S 57320-4

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.