Ordering Recommendation
Aid in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis. Positive results in patients from endemic areas may not represent active infection.
Mnemonic
SCHISTO AB
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum Separator Tube (SST) or Plain Red.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Refer to report
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
N/A
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86682
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3000583 | Schistosoma Antibody, IgG, Serum | 33317-9 |
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Aliases
- Bilharzia
- Bilharziasis
- Katayama fever
- Schistosomiasis
Schistosoma Antibody, IgG, Serum
Mayo Clinic Laboratories