ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0099564: Strongyloides Antibody, IgG by ELISA, Serum |
| Test Mnemonic: STRONGY | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Wed *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-8 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST or plain red.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min. 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Lipemic, hemolyzed, icteric, bacterially contaminated, or heat-inactivated specimens. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year *ExistStability> |
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#ExistRefRange> 1.49 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of Strongyloides IgG antibody detected. 1.50-2.10 IV: Equivocal - Questionable presence of Strongyloides IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. 2.11 IV or greater: Positive- IgG antibodies to Strongyloides detected, which may suggest current or past infection. *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. *ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86682 |