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HelpTest Code TCRUZ Trypanosoma cruzi Antibody, Total
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Epic EAP: LAB1259
Epic Description: T. CRUZI AB
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold top |
0.5 mL | 0.2 mL |
| Alternate | Red top | 0.5 mL | 0.2 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge and transfer serum to a plastic tube. Ship at Room temperature.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 13230
Assay Frequency
Twice a week.
Set up: Sun, Thurs
Routine Turnaround Time
1-4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge and transfer serum to a plastic tube
Stored: Room temperature 7 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 30 days.
CPT Code Information
86753