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Cysticercus Antibody (IgG), ELISA, Serum

Test Summary

Cysticercosis is a tissue infection with larval (cysticerci) cysts of the pork tapeworm T.solium in which the patient serves as an intermediate host for the parasite. The most common manifestation is neurocysticercosis which occurs when the larvae invade the central nervous system, often presenting as seizures, or chronic meningitis. Antibodies directed against other parasitic infections, particularly echinococcosis, may cross-react in the cysticercus IgG ELISA. Confirmation of positive cysticercus ELISA results by IgG antibody western blot is recommended.

Aliases

Taenia solium (Tapeworm),Cystercosis Antibody

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.10 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

CYSTCR

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6322

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86682

Billing Code

670245

CPT Statement

Methodology

ELISA

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

<0.90

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 2 - 5 days