Trypanosoma cruzi antibody – confirmation only-994
January 26, 2022
Trypanasoma cruzi confirmatory serology testing is currently unavailable
Test info
Trypanosoma cruzi antibody – confirmation only
994
LAB994
MSO
American tyrpanosomiasis
Chagas Disease Serology
Parasite serology
Trypanosoma cruzi
Chagas Disease Serology
Parasite serology
Trypanosoma cruzi
Detection of the presence of parasite antibodies
Cross-reactions may occur with sera from patients with leishmaniasis.
Specimen
Serum
2.0 mL
0.5 mL
- Allow sample to clot
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
- Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum
The parasite specific antibody must be indicated in the order and on the MDH requisition form.
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Frozen - 8 weeks
Ambient - NO
Performance
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) via MN Department of Health (MDH): R-NX
Varies
3 weeks
Antibody detection, EIA, ELISA, Indirect fluorescent antibody assay
Clinical and Interpretive info
Billing
Tracking
08/18/2020
12/18/2023
12/18/2023