Orderable Name TOXCG Toxocara Antibody, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Toxocara Ab, ELISA
Specimen 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.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Toxocara infection
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
Refrigerated | 5 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, Thursday
Report Available
1 to 5 daysCPT Code Information
86682