Test Code CHAGL Trypanosoma cruzi IgG, Lateral Flow Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CRUZI / Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.75 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
622447Useful For
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease)
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CRUZI / Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum.
Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)
Reporting Name
T. cruzi IgG, LFA, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CRUZI / Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum.
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
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Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86753
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CHAGL | T. cruzi IgG, LFA, S | 87994-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CHAGL | T. cruzi IgG, LFA, S | 87994-0 |