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Yersinia enterocolitica Antibodies (IgG, IgA) [16768X]
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Test Code
YERSAB
Alias/See Also
16768
CPT Codes
86793 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteric • Whole blood
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Wed; Report available: 1-7 days
Reference Range
| Y. enterocolitica Ab (IgG) | <0.90 |
| Y. enterocolitica Ab (IgA) | <0.90 |
Interpretive Criteria
| <0.90 | Antibody not detected |
| 0.90-1.10 | Equivocal |
| >1.10 | Antibody detected |
Clinical Significance
Y. enterocolitica is associated with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, including enteritis, colitis, and reactive arthritis. Specific IgG and IgA antibodies are typically present following acute infection.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: December 7, 2021
