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Test Code
SCHTG
Test Name
Schistosoma Antibody IgG
CPT Codes
86682
Expected Turnaround Time
10 - 14 days
Clinical Utility
May aid in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis caused by infection with S. mansoni, especially in travelers to endemic areas.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

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

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

30 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Highly lipemic or contaminated sera
  • Highly turbid and icteric sera
  • Heat inactivated sera
Methodology
ELISA
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  •  Schistosomiasis
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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