Days Set Up
Tuesday, Friday
Analytic Time

4 - 10 days

Soft Order Code
MMLR

Test Updated:

Synonyms

Taenia solium Antibody, CSF
Tapeworm Antibody, CSF

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

ELISA

Test Usage

Detection of intrathecally-produced organism-specific antibodies in CSF indicates central nervous system infection.

Reference Range

<0.75

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

Collect CSF and place in a sterile tube or container. Refrigerate.

Normal Volume
1 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL CSF

Billing Information

CPT Code
86682
Pro Fee Code
 
Insurance Auth Info
 
LOINC
 

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Quality that sets us apart

As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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