Posted Date
Effective Date
Test Name
Echinococcus Antibody, IgG
Update Type
Specimen collection or handling and/or storage changed
Order Code
ECHNG
SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND HANDLING UPDATE
Echinococcus Antibody, IgG
Order Code: ECHNG
Fee Code: 32078 (CPT 86682)
Reference Laboratory: Mayo ECHNG
The preferred specimen transport temperature for Mayo Clinic Laboratories Echinococcus Antibody, IgG, assay will be updated from Refrigerated to Frozen effective April 28, 2023. Refrigerated specimens will be accepted and are stable for 14 days from specimen collection.
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in an SST 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 14 days.