Schistosoma Antibody, IgG
| Label Mnemonic: | SCHISTO |
| Epic code: | LAB8753 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 1 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Turn Around
Time:
1 day upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Negative
Interpretive Data:
Negative: the absence of antibodies to Schistosoma suggests that the
patient has not been exposed this trematode. A single negative result
should not be used to rule-out infection with Schistosoma
species.
Equivocal: consider repeat testing on a new serum sample in 1 to 2 weeks.
Positive: results suggest infection with Schistosoma. False-positive results may occur in settings of infection with other helminths, including with Echinococcus or Taenia species. Results should be considered alongside other clinical findings and exposure history.
Equivocal: consider repeat testing on a new serum sample in 1 to 2 weeks.
Positive: results suggest infection with Schistosoma. False-positive results may occur in settings of infection with other helminths, including with Echinococcus or Taenia species. Results should be considered alongside other clinical findings and exposure history.
Comments:
Useful for: Detection of antibodies to Schistosoma
species.
Cautions:
This assay is designed to specifically detect IgG-class antibodies to S mansoni, which are likely cross-reactive to other Schistosoma species.
Sensitivity for detection of antibodies to each of the Schistosoma species has not been evaluated for this assay.
Patients may remain seropositive by this assay following appropriate treatment and clearance of the infection.
Positive results should be confirmed with other laboratory findings (eg, ova and parasite examination), clinical symptoms, and suitable exposure history.
Cautions:
This assay is designed to specifically detect IgG-class antibodies to S mansoni, which are likely cross-reactive to other Schistosoma species.
Sensitivity for detection of antibodies to each of the Schistosoma species has not been evaluated for this assay.
Patients may remain seropositive by this assay following appropriate treatment and clearance of the infection.
Positive results should be confirmed with other laboratory findings (eg, ova and parasite examination), clinical symptoms, and suitable exposure history.
Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
CPT Code:
86682