Trypanosoma brucei spp. antibody

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Parasite serology

Useful for:

Detection of the presence of parasite antibodies

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Volume:

2.0 mL

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot
Spin
Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Required forms/information:

The parasite specific antibody must be indicated in the order and on the MDH requisition form.

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred)

Ambient (OK)

Frozen - NO

Performing lab:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) via MN Department of Health (MDH): R-NX

Days set up:

Varies

Method:

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA), Immunoblot, or IFA

Date created:

08/18/2020

Review date:

08/18/2020