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HelpTest Code CYSTG Cysticercosis (Taenia solium), IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Useful For
Aid for the diagnosis of cysticercosis caused by infection with Taenia solium
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Cysticercosis (T. solium), IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Interpretation
Positive:
Antibodies to Taenia solium (cysticercosis) detected. Confirmatory testing through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommended. False-positive results may occur in patients with other helminth infections.
Negative:
No antibodies to T solium (cysticercosis) detected. A negative result may not rule-out infection as the sample may have been collected prior to the development of a detectable level of antibodies. Sensitivity is negatively impacted by the presence of few cysticerci or location in areas less accessible to the immune system. Repeat testing on a new sample is recommended for patients at high risk of cysticercosis.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86682
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CYSTG | Cysticercosis (T. solium), IgG, S | 56485-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CYSTG | Cysticercosis (T. solium), IgG, S | 56485-6 |