ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Trichinella Antibody by ELISA : 0050787

Mnemonic: TRICH

Methodology: Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Mon, Thu
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.05 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval:
None detected
CPT Code(s): 86784