Trichinella IgG Antibody (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name

Trichinella IgG Antibody (Sendout)

Lab Code

RTRICH

Epic Name

Trichinosis (IHA), Serology

External Test Id

3000005

Description

Ordering Recommendation: Screen for trichinella exposure. This test is not diagnostic and must be correlated with supporting patient history and pathologic findings.

    References

    Synonyms

    3000005, STRIC, Trichinella Antibody, Trichinellosis, Trichinosis

    Components

    Code Name
    RTRIC Trichinella IgG Antibody

    Interpretation

    Method

    Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

    Reference Range

    See individual components

    Ref. Range Notes

    Reference Range: Negative

    Interferences and Limitations

    The Trichinella IgG ELISA employs an excretory-secretory antigen to reduce nonspecific reactivity; however, cross-reactivity with other parasite antigens (e.g., strongyloides, filarial, malaria) may occur. The assay should be considered a screening test for Trichinella exposure; diagnosis of trichinosis requires a compatible patient history and supporting pathologic findings.

    Guidelines

    Ordering & Collection

    Specimen Type

    Blood

    Collection

    3 mL blood in GOLD SST or RED TOP tube

    Handling Instructions

    Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and aliquot serum into a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum while awaiting shipment. Transport samples on dry ice.

    Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month; Ambient: 1 week.

    Quantity

    requested: 1 mL serum
    minimum: 0.1 mL serum

    Processing

    Centrifuge sample and aliquot serum into a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.

    Sendouts:

    • Order ARUP Test: 3000005
    • Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 602; Department: ARPR]

    Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month; Ambient: 1 week.

    Performance

    LIS Dept Code

    Sendouts ARUP Lab (RF) (ARPR)

    Performing Location(s)

    Sendout ARUP forwards to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
    800-522-2787

    33608 Ortega Highway
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

    Frequency

    Performed: Varies. Reported: 6-11 days from sample receipt at ARUP Laboratories.

    Available STAT?

    No

    Billing & Coding

    CPT codes

    86784

    LOINC

    19253-4

    Interfaced Order Code

    UOW5936