Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay(ELISA)
Synonyms
Cysticercosis, Taenia solium, Bladder worm
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday; 9 a.m.
Standard TAT
5-14 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL of Serum
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Acceptable Red Top.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated=30 Days (Preferred); Frozen=30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia
Test Volume Required
.5mL of Serum
Minimum Test Volume
.2mL of Serum
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86682
Revised
09/21/23