Posted Date
Effective Date
Update Type
Test Code Change
Order Code
ECHNO
Referral Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories
ORDER CODE CHANGE
Echinococcus Antibody, Serum
Order Code: ECHNO
Fee Code: 32078
Reference Laboratory: Mayo ECHNO
New Order Code: ECHNG
New Reference Lab: Mayo ECHNG
Effective January 26, 2023, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will replace test ID ECHNO with test ID ECHNG. This test is used for detection of antibodies to Echinococcus species, including Echinococcus multilocularis and Echinococcus granulosus.
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in an SST (preferred) or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot 0.5 mL (minimum 0.4 mL) of serum into a plastic vial and freeze (preferred) or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Reference Range: Negative