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Test Code STRO Strongyloides Antibody, IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

Strongyloides Ab, IgG, S

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Screening for the presence of IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides

 

This test is not useful for monitoring patient response to therapy as IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides may remain detectable following resolution of infection.


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
  Frozen  30 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86682

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
STRNG Strongyloides Ab, IgG, S 34376-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
STRNG Strongyloides Ab, IgG, S 80660-4

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Parasitic Investigation of Stool Specimens Algorithm.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.