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HelpTest ID CRUZI Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum
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: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reporting Name
T. cruzi (Chagas) Ab Panel, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CRUZI | T. cruzi (Chagas) Ab Panel, S | 23785-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CHAGS | T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S | 57320-4 |
| CHAGL | T. cruzi IgG, LFA, S | 87994-0 |
| CHAGI | T. cruzi Interpretation | 59464-8 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
Useful For
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) using two different methods
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86753 x2
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Method Name
CHAGS: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CHAGL: Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAGS | T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S | No | Yes |
| CHAGL | T. cruzi IgG, LFA, S | No | Yes |
| CHAGI | T. cruzi Interpretation | No | Yes |