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