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HelpTest Code LEIS Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Antibody, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of active visceral leishmaniasis
This test should not be used as the sole criteria for diagnosis.
CPT Code Information
86717
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LEIS | Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S | 7958-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 86219 | Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S | 7958-2 |
Supportive Data
Manufacturer's reported sensitivity and specificity (for endemic areas) are 90% or more and 93% to 100% respectively (InBios Kalazar Detect Rapid Test product insert). Validation studies in the Mayo Clinic Division of Clinical Microbiology provided a sensitivity of 94% (panel of 16 known positives) and specificity of 100% (panel of 50 normal blood donors plus 16 positives for other parasitic infections).
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.