Test Code CHAGI Trypanosoma cruzi, Technical Interpretation
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CRUZI / Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum.
Useful 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.
Technical Interpretation
Reporting Name
T. cruzi InterpretationSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CRUZI / Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Interpretation
CHAGS result |
CHAGL result |
Interpretive comment |
Positive |
Positive |
Antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas disease) detected by two separate methods, suggesting current or past infection. Results should be interpreted alongside clinical presentation and exposure history. |
Positive |
Negative |
Antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas disease) detected by one of two assays. Discordant results can be resolved through submission of a new sample for testing or through additional testing at a public health laboratory. |
Positive |
Invalid |
Submission of a new sample is recommended to resolve discordant results. |
Indeterminate |
Positive |
Antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas disease) detected by one of two assays. Discordant results can be resolved through submission of a new sample for testing or through additional testing at a public health laboratory. |
Indeterminate |
Negative |
Submission of a new sample is recommended to resolve discordant results. |
Indeterminate |
Invalid |
Submission of a new sample is recommended to resolve discordant results. |
Negative |
Positive |
Antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas disease) detected by one of two assays. Discordant results can be resolved through submission of a new sample for testing or through additional testing at a public health laboratory. |
Negative |
Negative |
No antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas disease) detected. False negative results may occur in patients tested within 4 weeks of infection. |
Negative |
Invalid |
Submission of a new sample is recommended to resolve discordant results. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory

LOINC Code Information
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CHAGI | T. cruzi Interpretation | 59464-8 |