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HelpTEST ID CRUZI Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) using two different methods
Highlights
Diagnostic testing for chronic Chagas disease requires serologic assessment using two assays based on different antigens and/or methods. Specimens with discordant results by these two assays should be evaluated at a public health laboratory or the CDC for resolution.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAGS | T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S | No | Yes |
| CHAGL | T. cruzi IgG, LFA, S | No | Yes |
| CHAGI | T. cruzi Interpretation | No | Yes |
Method Name
CHAGS: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CHAGL: Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)
Reporting Name
T. cruzi (Chagas) Ab Panel, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 8 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86753 x2
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.