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TRICHINELLA SPIRALIS ANTIBODY

Test Code
138578


CPT Codes
86784

Preferred Specimen
Serum 1 mL


Instructions
"To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
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Transport Container
"Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
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Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
"Refrigerate or freeze
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Methodology
"Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) "

Limitations
"Serologic titers are usually directly related to the infecting dose of larvae ingested; therefore, antibodies may remain undetectable in very light infections. A detectable antibody level may be indicative of recent or current infection
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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.