Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Synonyms
Chagas Antibody, IgM; T cruzi IgM Ab
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Wednesday
Standard TAT
1-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received withing 30 days of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as acute or convalescent.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Plasma; Bacterially contaminated; Heat-inactivated; Hemolyzed; Icteric; Lipemic; Turbid
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.05 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Mark specimens plainly as acute or convalescent. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86753
Revised
09-13-19
Initials
SL