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HelpTest Code TRCNG Trichinella 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
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of trichinosis
Reporting Name
Trichinella Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Refrigerated | 5 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
Thursday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86784
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TRCNG | Trichinella Ab, IgG, S | 6563-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TRCNG | Trichinella Ab, IgG, S | 19253-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.