Trichinella IgG Antibody
Test Mnemonic
TRICH
CPT Codes
- 86784 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Trichinosis Antibody
Includes
- Trichinella Antibody, IgG
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge and transfer serum to standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge and transfer serum to standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Ambient | 1 week |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
7 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay |
Reference Range
Special Info
This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Used to screen for trichinella exposure. This test is not diagnostic and must be correlated with supporting patient history and pathologic findings.