Orderable Name ECHNG Echinococcus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Echinoc Ab
Specimen Required
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 plastic vial.
Useful For
Detection of antibodies to Echinococcus granulosus
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Heat-inactivated | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 7 daysCPT Code Information
86682
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.