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Trypanosoma cruzi Antibodies (IgG & IgM)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | TCAB |
| Test group | Trypanosoma |
| Performed by | Focus via Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Immunoassay |
| Container type | Red top or Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 1 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Spin and freeze aliquot at -20C. Send to China Basin. |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | Chagas |
| Stability | Room temperature 7 days, refrigerated 2 weeks, frozen at -20C 1 month. |
| Turn around times | Set up 5x per week. Turnaround 3-7 days. |
| Additional information | Cross-reactions may occur with other parasites, particularly Leishmania. Tests become positive 3 weeks to 3 months after infection, reach maximum titers at 3-4 months after infection, and can remain positive at low titers for life. |
| CPT coding | 86753-90 x2 |
| Last Updated | 8/9/2012 4:10:11 PM |
| Entry Number | 955 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667