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Echinococcus Antibody (IgG), Western Blot

Test Code
901039


CPT Codes
86682

Includes
If the Echinococcus IgG results is "Positive", then non-orderable test, Echinococcus Ab (IgG), Western Blot will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code: 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
Set up: Thurs; Report available: 1-7 days


Reference Range
Negative




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.