Filariasis Antibody, IgG4 Build info
Synonyms |
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Short Name |
FILARIASIS A |
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Procedure Master Number |
LAB1233 |
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Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
It can identify patients with Filarial infections caused by D. immitis, W. bancrofti, B. malayi and O. volvulus. Chronic infections manifesting as elephantiasis may not result in a significant IgG4 antibody response and cannot be ruled out by this test. |
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Specimen Type |
Blood |
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Container |
Gold Top Tube |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube |
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Transport Instructions |
Refrigerate |
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Specimen Stability |
7 Days Room Temperature |
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Methodology |
Immunoassay |
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Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly |
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CPT |
86682 |
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PDM |
5902191 |
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Results |
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