Strongyloides IgG EIA
Performed at multiple locations.
Strongyloides IgG EIA is a sandwich immunoassay utilizing Strongyloides L3 antigens to detect IgG in human serum. Strongyloidiasis disease is caused by parasitic nematodes, or roundworms, that enter the body through exposed skin, such as bare feet.1 Infection normally occurs in tropical or subtropical regions after dermal exposure to infected soil. In most cases, infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract; however in some individuals - especially the immunosuppressed - extra-intestinal infection can occur and may be life-threatening. Presence of Strongyloides IgG is generally indicative of a past or on-going infection. 1. http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/strongyloides/
ProcedureThe Strongyloides IgG enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit is a qualitative sandwich immunoassay. The performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Eurofins Viracor. This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
SpecificityThere is cross-reactivity with other parasitic infections in the Strongyloides IgG EIA assay.
Same day (within 8 - 12 hours from receipt of specimen), Monday through Friday.
| Specimen Type | Test Code | CPT Code | NY Approved | Volume | Assay Range | Special Instructions |
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| serum (Lees Summit, MO) | 5219179 | 86682 | Yes | 1 mL (min. 500 uL) | Positive/Negative |
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| serum (Los Angeles, CA) | 5219179 | 86682 | No | 1 mL (min. 500 uL) | Positive/Negative |
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Negative/Positive.
ShippingLee's Summit Lab: Ship Monday through Friday.
Ship specimens FedEx Priority Overnight® to:
Eurofins Viracor
18000 W 99th St. Ste, #10
Lenexa, KS 66219
Ph: (800) 305-5198
Los Angeles Lab: Ship Monday through Friday.
Ship specimens FedEx Priority Overnight® to:
Eurofins Viracor Serology
2100 West 3rd Street, Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Ph: (213)229-3654
Label Friday shipments with Saturday delivery. All specimens must be labeled with patients name and collection date. A Eurofins Viracor test requisition form must accompany each specimen. Multiple tests can be run on one specimen.
Causes for Rejection
Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, or specimen types other than those listed.
Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above. The CPT codes provided are based on Eurofins Viracor's interpretation of the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Questions regarding coding should be addressed to your local Medicare carrier. Eurofins Viracor assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes illustrated in this material.
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