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Test 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, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Frozen 14 days

Reference Values

Negative

 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 8 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86753 x2

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CRUZI T. cruzi (Chagas) Ab Panel, S 23785-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CHAGS T. cruzi Total Ab, EIA, S 57320-4
CHAGL T. cruzi IgG, LFA, S 87994-0
CHAGI T. cruzi Interpretation 59464-8

NY State Approved

Yes

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.