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HelpTest ID FCAI Cysticercosis Antibody, IgG by ELISA
Method Name
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reporting Name
Cysticercosis Antibody, IgGSpecimen Type
Serum SSTDraw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in plastic vial.
Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimen must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as acute or convalescent.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reference Values
Reference Interval: ≤0.34 O.D.
0.34 O.D. or less: Negative- No significant level of cysticercosis IgG antibody detected.
0.35-0.50 O.D.: Equivocal- Questionable presence of cysticercosis IgG antibody detected.
Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
0.51 O.D. or greater: Positive- IgG antibody to cysticercosis detected, which may suggest current or past infection.
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
1 - 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
86682