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
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
Rejection Criteria
Received not frozen
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
86753
Fee Code
AA542
NY State Approved
No