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Test Code BILHA Schistosoma species Antibody, IgG, Serum

Useful For

Detection of antibodies to Schistosoma species

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

Schistosoma Ab, IgG, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reference Values

Negative

Interpretation

Negative: No IgG antibodies to Schistosoma species detected.

 

Equivocal: Recommend follow-up testing in 10 to 14 days if clinically indicated.

 

Positive: IgG antibody to Schistosoma species detected. Differentiation between Schistosoma species is not possible by this assay. Serologic cross-reactivity may occur in individuals with other helminth infections, including Echinococcus or Taenia species.

Clinical Reference

1. Weerakoon KG, Gobert GN, Cai P, McManus DP. Advances in the diagnosis of human schistosomiasis. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2015;28(4):939-967

2. McManus DP, Dunne DW, Sacko M, Utzinger J, Vennervald BJ, Zhou XN. Schistosomiasis. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2018;4(1):13

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86682

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BILHA Schistosoma Ab, IgG, S 33317-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
BILHA Schistosoma Ab, IgG, S 33317-9

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.