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Test Code LAB000 - Enter Specimen type, Source, and Test Name Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Antibody, Serum

Additional Codes

Mayo Test ID
LEIS

Reporting Name

Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of active visceral leishmaniasis

 

This test should not be used as the sole criteria for diagnosis.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86717

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LEIS Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S 7958-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
86219 Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S 7958-2

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Method Name

Immunochromatographic Strip Assay

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.