Cysticercus Antibody (IgG), ELISA, Serum with Reflex to Western Blot

Test Code

11799

CPT Codes
86682

Includes

If Cysticercus Antibody (IgG), ELISA, Serum is positive, then Cysticercus Antibody (IgG), Western Blot, Serum will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86682).

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology
ELISA

Setup Schedule

Tues, fri

Report Available

2-5 days

Reference Range

<0.90

Interpretive Criteria

<0.90	Antibody Not Detected
0.90-1.15	Equivocal; Submission of a second specimen (collected 3-4 weeks after initial specimen) suggested if clinically warranted
>1.15	Antibody Detected

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: November 6, 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.