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Test Code LEIS Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Antibody, Serum

Reporting Name

Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of active visceral leishmaniasis

 

This test should not be used as the sole criteria for diagnosis.

Method Name

Immunochromatographic Strip Assay


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL

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


Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Interpretation

Negative:

Negative results indicate the absence of antibodies to members of the Leishmania donovoni complex. Repeat testing in 2 to 3 weeks if clinically indicated. Immunocompromised patients frequently have low or undetectable antibodies to Leishmania species.

 

Positive:

Positive results indicate the presence of antibodies to members of the L donovoni complex, the causative agents of visceral leishmaniasis. Results should not be used as the sole criterion for diagnosis or treatment of visceral leishmaniasis and should not be used to diagnose other forms of leishmaniasis. False-positive reactions due to malaria infection have been reported.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

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

86717

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LEIS Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S 7958-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
86219 Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S 7958-2

Forms

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