Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum

Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum

Test Code

12707
86668 (x2)
12707
86668 (x2)
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum - Aiding in the diagnosis of tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis.

This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years following resolution of disease.

Test Resources

Algorithm

Serological Test Selection for the Differential Diagnosis of Tick-borne Diseases Based on Geographic Origin and Symptoms of Infection

Topic Brief

Tick-borne Disease: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.6 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
0.6 mL serum
0.5 mL
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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