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Test ID FGIAR Giardia lamblia IgG, IgA, IgM Antibody Panel, IFA

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reporting Name

Giardia lamblia IgG/A/M Ab Pnl, IFA

Specimen Type

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s).  Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated.

 

Note: Serum gel tube is acceptable, but must pour off into a plastic vial.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reference Values

REFERENCE RANGE:   IgG  <1:16

                                    IgA  <1:16

                                    IgM  <1:20

 

Recent or current infection by Giardia lamblia is suggested by either detection of IgM antibody or a four-fold increase in IgG and/or IgA antibody titers between acute and convalescent sera.  Positive IgG and/or IgA titers without detectable IgM suggest past infection.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.

CPT Code Information

86674/x3

NY State Approved

No