Yersinia enterocolitica Antibody, IgG by Immunoblot
0051229
Ordering Recommendation
Immunoblot can be used as an adjunct tool in the diagnosis of Yersinia enterocolitica infection. The presence of IgA and IgG antibodies to Y. enterocolitica Yop proteins can also aid in the diagnosis of post-infectious autoimmune disorders associated with Y. enterocolitica (eg, reactive arthritis, erythema nodosum, Graves Disease, and Hashimoto thyroiditis).
Mnemonic
YER IGG
Methodology
Qualitative Immunoblot
Performed
Tue
Reported
1-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
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Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Serum separator tube (SST).
- Specimen Preparation
- Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
Effective November 19, 2012
Negative
Negative
Interpretive Data
Compliance Statement D: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
Note
CPT Code(s)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0051229 | Yersinia enterocolitica, IgG Immunoblot | 41401-1 |
Aliases
- Y enterocolitica IgG Immunoblot
- Yersinia IgG by Immunoblot