Echinococcus Antibody (IgG), EIA with Reflex to Western Blot
Test Code
91307
86682
Clinical Significance
Echinococcus Antibody (IgG), EIA with Reflex to Western Blot - Echinococcus IgG detection is an important tool for diagnosing hydatid disease, since infected individuals do not exhibit fecal shedding of E. granulosus eggs.
Test Resources
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Test Details
If Echinococcus Antibody (IgG), EIA is positive, then Echinococcus Antibody (IgG), Western Blot will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86682).
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Range(s)
Negative
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature; 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Setup Schedule
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
0.2 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature; 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric