Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked; Immunosorbent Assay
Synonyms
Ova and Parasite Exam; Strongyloides IgG
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
LAB07972
Lab Test Days
Monday-Sunday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Serum separator tube (SST) or red-top tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days (preferred); Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Bacterially contaminated; heat-inactivated; hemolyzed; icteric; or lipemic specimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Send with daily Apollo courier pick up.
CPT Codes
86682
Revised
8/11/23
Initials
SA