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Test Code
STRON
Test Name
Strongyloides IgG Antibody
CPT Codes
86682
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

This test is intended for the qualitative determination of IgG antibodies against Strongyloides in human serum.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.4 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.4 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x4

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week