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HelpOrderable Name CHAGS Trypanosoma cruzi Total Antibody, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CRUZI / Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease)
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CRUZI / Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum.
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CRUZI / Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum.
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 8 daysCPT Code Information
86753