Test Overview
Test Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Test Usage
Aid in the diagnosis of non-acute (chronic phase) Chagas disease (T. cruzi).
Reference Range *
1.0 IV or less Negative - No significant level of Trypanosoma cruzi IgG antibody detected; 1.1 IV Equivocal - Questionable presence of Trypanosoma cruzi IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful; 1.2 IV or greater Positive - IgG antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi detected, which may suggest current or past infection.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Wednesday
Analytic Time
2 - 9 days
Soft Order Code
ATCRU
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
ARUP 0051076
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in SST tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped tube, WITHIN 2 hours of collection. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated
Contraindications
This assay should not be used for blood donor screening or associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell and Cellular Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps).
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated preferred, frozen acceptable
Additional Information
Test performed by ARUP Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
86753
NY State Approved
No