Schistosoma Antibodies IgG SCHSAB

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Schistosoma Antibodies IgG
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Schistosoma Antibodies IgG
EPIC Order Name	Schistosoma Antibody, IgG
Clinical Info	This assay uses the microsomal fraction of adult S. mansoni worms (MAMA) as antigen, and is thus highly specific (99%) and sensitive (96%) for detection of infection caused by S. mansoni.
Specimen Type	Blood
Specimen Volume	1 mL of serum (0.08 ml min)
Container	Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions	Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s) Specimen: 1 mL of serum (0.08 ml min) Transport Temperature: Refrigerate Stability: 7 Days Room Temperature 14 Days Refrigerated 30 Days Frozen
Transport Instructions	Refrigerate
Specimen Stability	7 Days Room Temperature 14 Days Refrigerated 30 Days Frozen
Methodology	Fluorescent Microscopy Immunoassay (FMI)
Days Performed	Set up once a week Wednesday TAT: 2-6 Days
Performing Laboratory	Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly
CPT	86682 LOINC Code: 33317-9
PDM	5901171
Result Interpretation See Report This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
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