Update Type: Test Code Change
Test Updated: 12/21/2022
Test Overview
Test Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Test Usage

Adjunct in the diagnosis of trichinosis. Results should be used in conjunction with clinical, epidemiologic, and other laboratory tests.

Reference Range *

Negative (reported as positive or negative)

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

Test Limitations

Antibodies to T. spiralis may not be detectable until 3 weeks after the onset of infection. A second specimen drawn 2-4 weeks after the first specimen is recommended in serologically negative patients with clinical symptoms of trichinosis.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday, Thursday
Analytic Time

2 - 6 days

Soft Order Code
TRCNG
MiChart Code
Trichinella Antibody IgG
Synonyms
  • STRIC
  • TRICHINELLA ANTIBODY, SERUM
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo TRCNG
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

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

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

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
86784
Fee Code
32144