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Echinococcus Antibody (IgG), EIA with Reflex to Western Blot

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.

Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.


Test Code
ECHINOCOCCUS IGG (O)


CPT Codes
86682

Includes
If Echinococcus Antibody (IgG), EIA is positive, then Echinococcus Antibody (IgG), Western Blot will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86682).


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature; 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
TUESDAY, FRIDAY


Report Available
1-5 DAYS


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Echinococcus IgG detection is an important tool for diagnosing hydatid disease, since infected individuals do not exhibit fecal shedding of E. granulosus eggs.



Last Updated: September 8, 2014


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.