Test Overview
Test Methodology

ELISA

Test Usage

Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease)

Reference Range *

Negative

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday
Analytic Time

2 - 10 days

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

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

Rejection Criteria
Received not frozen
Yellow Top Tube
Red Top Tube
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Frozen
Additional Information

Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Billing
CPT Code
86753
Fee Code
AA542
NY State Approved
No