Schistosoma Antibody (IgG), FMI

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Test Code

SCHSTA

CPT Codes
86682

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.08 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Fluorescent Microsphere Immunoassay

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

Wednesday, Saturday Morning
Report available: 5 Days

Reference Range

<1.00

Interpretive Criteria

<1.00	Antibody not detected
≥1.00	Antibody detected

This assay utilizes the microsomal fraction of adult S. mansoni worms (MAMA) as antigen, and is thus highly specific (99%) and sensitive (96%) for detection of infection caused by S. mansoni. Although the assay is also highly specific for infections caused by other Schistosoma species (S. japonicum, S. haematobium, S. mekongi), its sensitivity for these infections is lower (55%). Antibody levels do not correlate with intensity of infection.

Clinical Significance

This assay utilizes the microsomal fraction of adult S. mansoni worms (MAMA) as antigen, and is thus highly specific (99%) and sensitive (96%) for detection of infection caused by S. mansoni. Although the assay is also highly specific for infections caused by other Schistosoma species (S. japonicum, S. haematobium, S. mekongi), its sensitivity for these infections is lower (55%). Antibody levels do not correlate with intensity of infection.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: December 6, 2021

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