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Schistosoma Antibodies
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | SCHISS |
| Test group | Schistosoma |
| Performed by | Focus via Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | ELISA |
| Container type | Red top (Gold top acceptable) |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.25 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample. Order Quest test # 53704P. |
| Normal range | < 1.00 = Antibody not detected |
| Synonyms | Schistosomiasis; Schistosoma mansoni; Schistosoma haematobium; Schistosoma japonicum; Schistosoma mekongi |
| Stability | Room temperature 2 weeks, refrigerated 2 months, frozen at -20C indefinite. |
| Turn around times | Set up once per week. Turnaround 7-14 days |
| Additional information | This assay will be run only if serial stool/urine examinations are negative. See also Parasites-Rectal Biopsy,-Stool and-Urine. |
| CPT coding | 86682-90 |
| LOINC code | 6629-0 |
| Last Updated | 3/26/2013 1:56:10 PM |
| Entry Number | 845 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667