Test Overview
Test Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Test Usage

Aiding in the diagnosis of tularemia.

Reference Range *

Negative

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

Test Limitations

Tularemia antibody titers >=1:20 are of diagnostic significance. However, titers in this range may also indicate previous infection. Antibody begins to appear 2-3 weeks post-onset and generally peaks at approximately 5 weeks into the disease. Based on this antibody production pattern, a second specimen will usually demonstrate a diagnostic four fold rise in titer for patients with active disease.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday and Thursday
Analytic Time

3 - 8 days

Soft Order Code
TULAB
MiChart Code
TULAB
Synonyms
  • Tularemia Antibody
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo TULAB
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Normal Volume
0.6 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Additional Information

Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Billing
CPT Code
86668 x 2
Fee Code
20284
NY State Approved
No