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Test Code 6090 Chagas Disease, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Centers for Disease Control

Methodology

Complement Fixation (CF)/Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain red top

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2.5 mL

Forms: Centers for Disease Patient History Form in Special Instructions.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Varies

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: approximately 4 weeks

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Not applicable

Reference Values

CF diagnostic titer: >1:8

IFA diagnostic titer: >1:32

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
BJH Core Lab will forward to the performing laboratory. Centrifuge specimen. Transfer an aliquot of serum into plastic vial. Send in round mailers via courier to SLCH laboratory where they will be picked up by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory.

Special Instructions