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SALMONELLA ANTIBODIES, EIA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1137    Geisinger Epic ID:  52473

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


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

1 mL serum; minimum 0.1 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

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



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86768 (x5)
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: 

Salmonella H Type a, Salmonella H Type b, Salmonella H Type d, Salmonella O Type Vi, Salmonella O Type D.


Methodology: 
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 10582, Salmonella A, Salmonella typhi, S. typhi, Febrile Agglutinins


Clinical significance: 

Salmonella, Total Antibody, detects antibodies to Salmonella typhi, a common cause of gastroenteritis, diarrhea and dysentery. Antibody results should be confirmed with stool or blood cultures.


Review Date:  12/16/2024

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