Ordering Recommendation
Aid in the detection of antibodies to filaria. Consider Parasites Smear (Giemsa Stain), Blood (0049025).
Mnemonic
FILARIA
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-17 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain Red. Also acceptable: Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 0.2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86682
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2014094 | Filaria Antibody IgG4, ELISA | 49769-3 |
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Aliases
Filaria Antibody IgG4 by ELISA, Serum
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease Inc.