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Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Salmonella Antibodies, EIASpecimen Type
Serum1 mL of serum sent refrigerated. (Serum gel tube is acceptable)
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
Reference Range: Negative
Antibodies to Salmonella flagellar (H) and somatic (O) antigens typically peak 3-5 weeks after infection. A positive result in this assay is equivalent to a titer of ≥1:160 by tube agglutination (Widal). Results should not be considered as diagnostic unless confirmed by culture.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Focus Diagnositics, Inc.CPT Code Information
86768/x5