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CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI ANTIBODY, ELISA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1899    Geisinger Epic ID:  17600

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


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

1 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.5 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

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


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86625
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: 

Campylobacter jejuni antibody


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

Campylobacter jejuni total, CJEJ, Quest test code 10718


Clinical significance: 

Campylobacter jejuni is a major cause of sporadic bacterial diarrhea in the United States, with poultry the most important source of infection. Markedly elevated levels of antibodies recognizing C. jejuni typically indicate recent or ongoing infection, even though stool cultures may be negative. Neurological complications may follow C. jejuni infection; approximately 30% of Guillain-Barre' cases are typically associated with recent C. jejuni infection. The basis of this association is apparently molecular mimicry between C. jejuni antigens and gangliosides of neuronal cells.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  12/16/2024

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