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Test ID FSCHS Schistosoma IgG Antibody, FMI (Serum)

Method Name

Fluorescent Microsphere Immunoassay (FMI)

Reporting Name

Schistosoma IgG Antibody (Serum)

Specimen Type

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL serum refrigerated.

 

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

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

REFERENCE RANGE:   <1.00

    

INTERPRETIVE CRITERIA:

                <1.00   Antibody Not Detected

       ≥ 1.00   Antibody Detected

    

This assay utilizes the microsomal fraction of adult S. mansoni worms (MAMA) as antigen, and is thus highly specific (99%) and sensitive (96%) for detection of infection caused by S. mansoni.  Although the assay is also highly specific for infections caused by other Schistosoma species (S. japonicum, S. haematobium, S. mekongi), its sensitivity for these infections is lower (55%).  Antibody levels do not correlate with intensity of infection.  

 

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday

Report Available

1 - 8 days

Performing 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

NY State Approved

Yes