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HelpTest Code ECHNG Echinococcus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Useful For
Detection of antibodies to Echinococcus granulosus
Reporting Name
Echinococcus Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86682
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ECHNG | Echinococcus Ab, IgG, S | 32171-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ECHNG | Echinococcus Ab, IgG, S | 32171-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.