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TOXOCARA AB (IGG), SERUM

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3179    Geisinger Epic ID:  17617

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.1 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and immediately separate serum specimens from the cells into clean, plastic, screw-capped vial(s).


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred) or frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 2 weeks. Frozen: 1 month.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Less than 1.00.


CPT code(s):  86682
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Toxocara antibody.


Methodology: 
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms: 

TOXOC, Quest test code 34304


Review Date:  11/12/2024

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