Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme Immunosorbent Assay
Synonyms
Cocci Abs ELISA; Cocci IgG, IgM Abs;
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Mark specimen plainly as "acute" or "convalescent". Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimen.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated; Hemolyzed; Severly lipemic
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.15 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86635 (x2)