Trypanosoma cruzi antibody – confirmation only

Alphabetical Test listing

Trypanosoma cruzi antibody – confirmation only-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

American tyrpanosomiasis
Chagas Disease Serology
Parasite serology
Trypanosoma cruzi

Useful for:

Detection of the presence of parasite antibodies

Limitations:

Cross-reactions may occur with sera from patients with leishmaniasis.

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Red serum vial/tube - 5 mL

Volume:

2.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Transfer 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-10458) via MN Department of Health (MDH): R-NX

Days set up:

Varies

TAT:

3 weeks

Method:

Antibody detection, EIA, ELISA, Indirect fluorescent antibody assay

Date created:

08/18/2020

Revised date:

08/29/2025

Review date:

08/29/2025