Orderable Name STRNG Strongyloides Antibody, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Strongyloides Ab,
Useful For
Screening for the presence of IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides
This test is not useful for monitoring patient response to therapy as IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides may remain detectable following resolution of infection.
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
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.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysCPT Code Information
86682
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Parasitic Investigation of Stool Specimens Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen: