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HelpTest Code TULM Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM, ELISA, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see TULAB / Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Evaluating the presence of IgM antibodies in patients with suspected tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis
This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years following resolution of disease.
Reporting Name
F. tularensis Ab, IgM ELISA, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see TULAB / Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum.
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 daySpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86668
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TULM | F. tularensis Ab, IgM ELISA, S | 93716-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TULM | F. tularensis Ab, IgM ELISA, S | 93716-9 |