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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.