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HelpTest ID FCYAI Cysticercosis Antibody, IgG
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum Gel tube
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s), plain red-top tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Note: Parallel testing is preferred, and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimen. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent".
Method Name
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reporting Name
Cysticercosis Ab, IgGSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
≤8 U
Interpretive Information:
<9 U Negative: No significant level of cysticercosis IgG antibody detected.
9-11 U Equivocal: Recommended repeat testing in 2-4 weeks with fresh sample.
>11 U Positive: IgG antibody to cysticercosis detected, which may suggest current or past infection.
Day(s) Performed
Saturday
Report Available
3 to 12 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
86682
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCYAI | Cysticercosis Ab, IgG | 25389-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCYAI | Cysticercosis Ab, IgG | 25389-8 |