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HelpTest Code Lab1268 Trichinella Antibody, 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 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
No antibody detected
Positive titers should be considered diagnostic of Trichinella infection. False-negative results may occur in lightly infected individuals or within the first 3 to 4 weeks of illness in moderately infected patients. A second specimen drawn 2 to 4 weeks after the first might prove more informative in those serologically-negative patients with clinical symptoms of trichinosis.
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.