Ordering Recommendation
Aid in the diagnosis of leishmaniasis.
Mnemonic
LEISH IGG
Methodology
Qualitative Immunoassay
Performed
Tue
Reported
1-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum containing glycerol or other viscous materials. Hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Detection of IgG antibody directed at Leishmania may suggest current or past infection.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
86717
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0051727 | Leishmania IgG | 35402-7 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Kala Azar
- Kalazar Detect Test
- Leishmania donovani Antibodies
- Leishmania donovani IgG
- Leishmania IgG
- Visceral Leishmaniasis IgG
Leishmania Antibody, IgG (Visceral Leishmaniasis)