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HelpTest Code CHAGS Trypanosoma cruzi Total Antibody, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease)
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 8 daysTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86753
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CHAGS | T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S | 57320-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CHAGS | T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S | 57320-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.