Trichinella Antibody
| Label Mnemonic: | TRICHAB |
| Epic code: | LAB5738 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a 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: 0.5 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.15 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.15 mL serum
Turn Around
Time:
1-7 dayS upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Interpretive Data:
A positive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) suggests current
infection with Trichinella spiralis. Serology should be used
in conjunction with clinical, epidemiologic, and other laboratory
tests to establish the correct diagnosis.
The number of individuals showing positive results may vary significantly between populations and geographic regions.
The number of individuals showing positive results may vary significantly between populations and geographic regions.
Comments:
Useful as an adjunct in the diagnosis of trichinosis.
Cautions:
Antibodies to Trichinella spiralis may not be detectable until 3 weeks after the onset of infection. Therefore, negative results in suspicious cases should be followed by repeat testing in several weeks.
Cautions:
Antibodies to Trichinella spiralis may not be detectable until 3 weeks after the onset of infection. Therefore, negative results in suspicious cases should be followed by repeat testing in several weeks.
Methodology:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CPT Code:
86784