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YERSINIA ENTEROCOLITICA ANTIBODIES (IGG, IGA)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1097    Geisinger Epic ID:  52313

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

0.5 mL serum; minimum 0.2 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Whole blood, lipemic, hemolyzed and icteric samples.



TEST DETAILS
Additional information: 

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.


CPT code(s):  86793 (x2)
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: 

Y. enterocolitica Ab (IgG), Y. enterocolitica Ab (IgA)


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

Quest test code 16768, Yersinia ent


Clinical significance: 

Y. enterocolitica is associated with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, including enteritis, colitis, and reactive arthritis. Specific IgG and IgA antibodies are typically present following acute infection.


Review Date:  12/09/2024

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