Update Type: New Tests
Test Updated: 03/16/2022
Test Overview
Test Methodology

ELISA

Test Usage

Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease)

Reference Range *

Negative

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

Test Details
Days Set Up
Wednesday
Analytic Time

2 - 10 days

Soft Order Code
CHAGS
Synonyms
  • Chagas Disease Antibody
  • Trypanosoma Antibody
  • Trypanosomiasis Antibody
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo CHAGS
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in an SST. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a screw top plastic vial and refrigerate.

Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated, Frozen or ambient acceptable
Additional Information

Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
86753
Fee Code
AA542