Test Code STROAG Strongyloides Antibody, IGG
Cerner Order Code
ZTRAB
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST or Red Top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and transfer to an aliquot tube. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp 48 hrs, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 1 year
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Hemolyzed icteric, or lipemic specimens, heat-inactivated specimens.
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Turnaround Time
3 - 5 Days
CPT(s)
86682
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.