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HelpTest Code LAB3562 Yersinia enterocolitica Antibodies (IgG, IgA)
Additional Codes
YERSINI AB
Clinical System Name
Yersinia enterocolitica Antibodies (IgG, IgA)
Synonyms
Y. enterocolitica Ab; Yersinia Antibody; Yersinia Titer
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST or Red
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Whole blood, lipemic, hemolysis, or icteric samples
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL (Min: 0.2 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Deliver specimen to the CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL (Min: 0.2 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Freeze at -20 C. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room Temp | 7 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 30 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | W | 3 - 9 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease, Inc.
33608 Ortega Highway, Bldg B-West Wing
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Phone Number: (800) 642-4657
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86793 (x2)
Methodology
Method: Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Analytical Volume: 0.2 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Y. enterocolitica Ab (IgG) | <0.90 |
| Y. enterocolitica Ab (IgA) | <0.90 |
Interpretive Criteria
| <0.90 | Antibody not detected |
| 0.90-1.10 | Equivocal |
| >1.10 | Antibody detected |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Yersinia enterocolitica Antibodies (IgG, IgA) |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 16768X |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |