Tularemia Antibodies, IgG and IgM
Test Mnemonic
TULGMA
CPT Codes
- 86668 - QTY (2)
Aliases
- Franciscella tularensis Antibodies
- TULGMA
Includes
- F. tularensis, IgG
- F. tularensis, IgM
- F. tularensis Antibody Interpretation
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Contaminated, heat-inactivated, or turbid specimens will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Cross reactivity with Brucella and Yersinia antibodies may occur. Therefore, results should be interpreted with caution and correlated with clinical information. The best evidence for current infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens, where both tests are performed in the same laboratory at the same time.