Strongyloides Antibody, IgG by ELISA, Serum

Message

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.
This is a semi-quantiative test.

Test Code

STRONGYLOIDES IGG TITER(O)

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum from Gold SST

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 1 year

Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Report Available

1-4 days (in addition to transport time to Quest and from Quest to ARUP)

Reference Range

Provided with patient report in CPRS.

Clinical Significance

Strongyloides stercoralis is a parasitic nematode found in tropical and subtropical regions. Because of low larval densities in feces, stool examination is a relatively insensitive diagnostic test; serodiagnosis by ELISA offers increased sensitivity. Antibody titers decrease in many patients following treatment. Patients with latent infections who are immunosuppressed or receiving immunosuppressive therapy are at risk of life-threatening hyperinfection. Significant cross-reativity may be observed in filarial and other nematode infections.

Performing Laboratory
Test sent to ARUP Laboratories via Quest.

Additional Information
Link to test information on ARUP website

Last Updated: October 28, 2015

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.