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HelpTest Code CYSTG Cysticercosis (Taenia solium), IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Useful For
Aid for the diagnosis of cysticercosis caused by infection with Taenia solium
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Cysticercosis (T. solium), IgG, SSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86682