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HelpTest Code CHAGS Trypanosoma cruzi Total Antibody, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease)
Reporting Name
T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 8 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86753
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CHAGS | T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S | 57320-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CHAGS | T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S | 57320-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.