ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Campylobacter jejuni Antibody, IgG : 0098841

Mnemonic: CAMP JEJ

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed: Thu
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transport 1 mL serum. (Min: 0.15 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
Less than 1:320 Negative - No significant level of Campylobacter jejuni IgG antibody detected.
Greater than or equal to 1:320 Positive - IgG antibody to Campylobacter jejuni detected, suggestive of current or past infection.
Interpretive Data: The best evidence for current infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens, where both tests are done in the same laboratory at the same time.

Refer to Statement D under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 86625
 
 

 

 

 
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