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Trypanosoma cruzi Antibody, Total with Reflex to Confirmation (13230)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Synonyms

T. cruzi, Chagas, American trypanosomiasis

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Sunday and Thursday

Standard TAT

1-4 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-OK/ Refrigerated-OK/ Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days (preferred); Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen 30 Days (preferred)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Bacterially contaminated specimens

Test Volume Required

0.5 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.2 mL Serum

CPT Codes

86753, T. Cruzi AB confirmation 86318

Revised

6/1/26