Campylobacter Jejuni Antibody (Sendout)
General Information
Lab Name
Lab Code
342
External Test Id
42388
Description
Test Information: Campylobacter jejuni is a major cause of sporadic bacterial diarrhea in the United States, with poultry the most important source of infection. Markedly elevated levels of antibodies recognizing C. jejuni typically indicate recent or ongoing infection, even though stool cultures may be negative. Neurological complications may follow C. jejuni infection; approximately 30% of Guillain-Barre cases are associated with recent C. jejuni infection. The basis of this association is apparently molecular mimicry between C. jejuni antigens and gangliosides of neuronal cells.
Synonyms
42388, C. jejuni Ab, Campylobacter jejuni Antibody
Interpretation
Method
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Ref. Range Notes
Reference Range: <0.90
Interpretive Criteria:
<0.90: | Antibody Not Detected |
0.90 - 1.10: | Equivocal |
> or = 1.10: | Antibody Detected |
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 mL blood in RED TOP tube or GOLD SST
Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient: 7 days.
Quantity
requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Processing
Centrifuge sample and transfer serum into a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Login: SPMSND-;REFRIG
- MSNDTO: QSTID
- MSPTYP: SERUM
- MTSTRQ: ;Campylobacter jejuni Antibody (Quest Test 42388)
Sendouts:
- Select QuestQuanum Account: FDX.
- Order Quest Test: 42388.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient: 7 days.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Performing Location(s)
Sendout |
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Diseases, Inc.
800-445-4032 33608 Ortega Highway |
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Frequency
Setup: Thursday. Report Available: 1-7 days.
Available STAT?
No
Billing & Coding
CPT codes
Billing Comments
CPT: 86625
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