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Test Code
LSHAB
Test Name
Leishmaniasis Antibody
CPT Codes
86717
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

Aiding in the diagnosis of active visceral leishmaniasis. This test should not used as the sole criteria for diagnosis.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Gross lipemia
Methodology
Immunochromatographic Strip Assay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Limitations

This test indicates only the presence of antibodies and should not be used as the sole criteria for diagnosis.

False-positive results may occur in patients with malaria or in the presence of rheumatoid factor.

Specimens containing glycerol or other viscous materials may interfere with the test.

Patients coinfected with HIV and Leishmania may fail to produce antibodies.
Alternate Names
  • Kala-azar
  • l. donovani
  • Leishmania
  • Leishmania donovoni
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week
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