Test Code 9619 Leishmaniasis Agglutination, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Centers for Disease Control
Methodology
Agglutination
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
99001
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Call Laboratory Medicine resident at digital pager 314-747-1320 for approval before drawing the specimen.
BJH Core Laboratory 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.