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

Test Code

ECHNAB

Alias/See Also

91307

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

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: Tues, Fri; Report Available: 1-4 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.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: May 28, 2024

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.