Reference Interval:
0.34 O.D. or less: Negative - No significant level of cysticercosis IgG antibody detected.
0.35-0.50 O.D.: Equivocal - Questionable presence of cysticercosis IgG. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
0.51 O.D. or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to cysticercosis detected, which may suggest current or past infection.
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| Interpretive Data: |
Diagnosis of central nervous system infections can be accomplished by demonstrating the presence of intrathecally-produced specific antibody. Interpretation of results may be complicated by low antibody levels found in CSF, passive transfer of antibody from blood, and contamination via bloody taps.
Refer to Statement E under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
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| CPT Code(s): |
86682
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Cross References: |
Taenia solium Antibody (Cysticercosis Antibody, IgG by ELISA (CSF))
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