Yersinia enterocolitica Antibodies (IgG, IgA)
Test Summary
Y. enterocolitica is associated with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, including enteritis, colitis, and reactive arthritis. Specific IgG and IgA antibodies are typically present following acute infection.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 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
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteric • Whole blood
Order Code
YERSAB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6415
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86793 (x2)
Billing Code
- 670021
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
| Y. enterocolitica Ab (IgG) | <0.90 |
| Y. enterocolitica Ab (IgA) | <0.90 |
Interpretive Criteria
| <0.90 | Antibody not detected |
| 0.90-1.10 | Equivocal |
| >1.10 | Antibody detected |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday; Report available: 1 - 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 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
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteric • Whole blood
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Y. enterocolitica Ab (IgG) | <0.90 |
| Y. enterocolitica Ab (IgA) | <0.90 |
Interpretive Criteria
| <0.90 | Antibody not detected |
| 0.90-1.10 | Equivocal |
| >1.10 | Antibody detected |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday; Report available: 1 - 7 days