Schistosoma IgG Ab
Test Mnemonic
SCHIST
CPT Codes
- 86682 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
25757-6
Includes
- Schistosoma Antibody IgG by ELISA
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Transfer 1 mL serum to standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Transfer 1 mL serum to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 month |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Semi Quantitative Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
Reference Range
| Schistosoma IgG Ab | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Less than 9 U: Negative - No significant level of Schistosoma IgG antibody detected. | 9 - 11 U: Equivocal - Recommend repeat testing in 2-4 weeks with fresh sample. | Greater than 11 U: Positive - IgG antibodies to Schistosoma detected, which may suggest current or past infection. |
Special Info
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.