Fasciola hepatica serology

Alphabetical Test listing

Fasciola hepatica serology-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Fascioliasis
Liver fluke
Parasite serology
Fascioliasis Serology

Useful for:

Presence of parasite antibodies

Antibody detection assays are particularly useful in

The early stages of infection before eggs are produced (egg production typically begins at least 3 to 4 months after exposure)
Chronic infection when egg production is sporadic or low

Limitations:

Substances known to interfere with immunoassays include: bilirubin, lipids and hemoglobin

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Red serum vial/tube - 5 mL

Volume:

2.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Processing instructions:

Allow specimen to clot
Spin
Transfer 2.0 mL of serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum

Transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Required forms/information:

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

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 8 weeks

Ambient - NO

Performing lab:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (CDC10505) via MN Department of Health (MDH): R-NX

Days set up:

Varies

TAT:

3 weeks

Method:

Antibody detection, Immunoblot, Western blot

Clinical information:

Fascioliasis is infection with the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica, which is acquired by eating contaminated watercress or other water plants.

Clinical manifestations include abdominal pain and hepatomegaly. Diagnosis is by serology or detection of eggs in stool, duodenal aspirates, or bile specimens.

CPT codes:

No CPT/charge

Date created:

10/18/2021

Revised date:

06/13/2023

Review date:

06/13/2023