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Salmonella Antibodies, EIA
Test CodeSALM
Alias/See Also
Salmonella typhi Antibodies
Quest Code
14201
Quest Code
14201
CPT Codes
86768 (x5)
Includes
Salmonella H Type A
Salmonella H Type B
Salmonella H Type D
Salmonella O Type D
Salmonella O Type Vi
Salmonella H Type B
Salmonella H Type D
Salmonella O Type D
Salmonella O Type Vi
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Tuesday-Saturday a.m.
Report Available
Same day
Clinical Significance
Salmonella, Total Antibody, detects antibodies to Salmonella typhi, a common cause of gastroenteritis, diarrhea, and dysentery. Antibody results should be confirmed with stool or blood cultures.
Performing Laboratory
Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
Cypress, CA
