Yersinia enterocolitica Antibody, IgA/IgG Build info

Synonyms

  • YERSINIA TITER, SERUM
  • YERSINIA ANTIBODIES
  • LAB11143

Short Name

YERSINIA TITER, SERUM

Procedure Master Number

LAB11143

Procedure ID

114674

Clinical Info

Y. enterocolitica is associated with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, including enteritis, colitis, and reactive arthritis. Specific IgG and IgA antibodies are typically present following acute infection.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 0.5 mL of serum (0.2 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Days Performed

TAT: 2-8 Days
Performed once a week on Wednesday

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

86793 (x2)
LOINC Code: 6964-1

PDM

5902796

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
Y. ENTEROCOLITICA AB (IGA) YENTERABIGA Y ENTEROCOLITICA IGA Y. Enterocolitica Ab (Iga)
Y. ENTEROCOLITICA AB (IGG) YENTERABIGG Y ENTEROCOLITICA IGG Y. Enterocolitica Ab (Igg)