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 mLSerumSST (Gold) RefrigeratedTransfer 1 mL serum to standard aliquot tube.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumNo additive (Red) RefrigeratedTransfer 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
AmbientAfter separation from cells: 48 hours
RefrigeratedAfter separation from cells: 2 weeks
FrozenAfter 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.