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HelpTest ID FPCAM Trypanosoma cruzi Antibody, IgM
Method Name
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Reporting Name
Trypanosoma cruzi Antibody, IgMSpecimen Type
Serum SSTDraw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Send 1 mL serum refrigerate.
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 |
Reference Values
Less than 1:16: Negative – No significant level of Trypanosoma cruzi IgM antibody detected
1:16 or greater: Positive – IgM antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi detected, which may suggest current or recent infection.
Cautions
ARUP intends the use of this assay for clinical diagnosis. This assay should not be used for blood donor screening or associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell and Cellular Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps).
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Report Available
1 - 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesTest Classification
Analyte specific reagents (ASR) are used in many laboratory tests necessary for standard medical care and generally do not require U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval or clearance. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test, however, FDA clearance approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.CPT Code Information
86753