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Test Code LEIS Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Antibody, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL Serum

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
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.1 mL

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Useful For

Aid 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

Method Description

Immunochromatographic strip assay for the qualitative detection of antibodies to the Leishmania donovani complex in serum. The test strip membrane is coated on the bottom with a band of recombinant K39 antigen and on the top with immobilized antiprotein A antibody to detect IgG. A protein A-gold conjugate is used as the detection reagent. For this test, 20 mcL of serum is added to the test strip. The appearance of both a control and test band is considered a positive result.(Carvalho SF, Lemos EM, Corey R, Dietze R. Performance of recombinant K39 antigen in the diagnosis of Brazilian visceral leishmaniasis. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2003;68[3]:321-324; package insert: Kalazar Detect Rapid Test for Visceral Leishmaniasis. InBios International, Inc; 12/15/2025)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.