Cysticercus. AB (IgG) Western Blot, Serum: 34279

Test Code

CYSTG or 34279

Alias/See Also

Taenia solium; Taenia solium Antibody, IgG by Western Blot; Cysticercus Antibody

CPT Codes
86682

Instructions

Serum separator tube.

Transport Container

Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport, 1 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL).

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Qualitative Western Blot

Setup Schedule

Tueday & Thursday

Report Available

2-5 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)

Limitations

This test was developed and its performance characterisics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the anayltical performance of the test.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

This assay is a qualitative test for the confirmation of specific IgG Antibody recognizing taenia solium, the agent causing cysticercosis. Detection of Antibody to any of 6 specific t. Solium glycoprotein bands of molecular weights 50, 42-39, 24, 21, 18, and 14 kilodaltons is interpreted as a positive result. However, a positive result without reactivity to the 50 and 42-39 glycoprotein bands may reflect crossreactive Antibody induced by Echinococcus.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

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.