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Test Code LEIS Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Antibody, Serum

Reporting Name

Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S

Useful For

Aid in the diagnosis of active visceral leishmaniasis

This test should not be used as the sole criteria for diagnosis.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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: 0.2 mL Serum

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Test 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

86717

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LEIS Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S 7958-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
86219 Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S 7958-2

Interpretation

Negative:

No antibodies to members of the Leishmania donovoni complex detected. Repeat testing in 2 to 3 weeks if clinically indicated. Immunocompromised patients frequently have low or undetectable antibodies to Leishmania species.

 

Positive:

Antibodies to members of the L donovoni complex detected. Results should not be used as the sole criterion for diagnosis or treatment of visceral leishmaniasis and should not be used to diagnose other forms of leishmaniasis. False-positive reactions due to malaria infection may occur.

Clinical Reference

Aronson NE, Copeland NK, Magill AJ. Leishmania species: visceral (Kala-Azar), cutaneous, and mucosal leishmaniasis. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 9th ed. Elsevier; 2020:3321-3339

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Method Name

Immunochromatographic Strip Assay

Forms

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