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Cysticercus Antibody (IgG), ELISA, CSF
Test CodeCYSSF
Quest Code
34164
CPT Codes
86682
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile screw-cap container
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
ELISA
Setup Schedule
Sets up 2 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 1 to 5 days.
Reference Range
<0.75
Interpretive Criteria
Interpretive Criteria
<0.75 | Antibody Not Detected |
≥0.75 | Antibody Detected |
Clinical Significance
Cysticercosis is a tissue infection with larval (cysticerci) cysts of the pork tapeworm T.solium in which the patient serves as an intermediate host for the parasite. The most common manifestation is neurocysticercosis which occurs when the larvae invade the central nervous system, often presenting as seizures, or chronic meningitis. Antibodies directed against other parasitic infections, particularly echinococcosis, may cross-react in the cysticercus IgG ELISA. Confirmation of positive cysticercus ELISA results by IgG antibody western blot is recommended.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |