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Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Required
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 plastic vial.
Reporting Name
Echinococcus Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ECHNG | Echinococcus Ab, IgG, S | 32171-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ECHNG | Echinococcus Ab, IgG, S | 32171-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Useful For
Detection of antibodies to Echinococcus granulosus
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
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
86682
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.