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Method Name
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Toxocara Antibody, Serum, ELISASpecimen Type
SerumDraw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerate in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.10 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
REFERENCE RANGE: Negative
Results of this assay must be interpreted with caution, as broad variations in antibody response occur, and levels may remain elevated for years after infection. Further, as with many parasitic serology assays, antibodies induced by other parasitic infections may crossreact in this assay. Although a negative result usually rules out infection with Toxocara spp., parallel testing of serial samples may prove useful in following patients with suspected Toxocara infection.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
1 - 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Focus Diagnositics, Inc.Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.CPT Code Information
86682