Test Overview
Test Methodology
Immunochromatographic Strip Assay
Test Usage
Diagnosis of active visceral leishmaniasis.
Reference Range *
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday, Thursday
Analytic Time
2 - 5 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo LEIS (86219)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Normal Volume
0.2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) or frozen: 14 days.
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
86717